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Unofen K is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Unofen K also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unofen K. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Unofen K have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Unofen K are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Unofen K is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Unofen K's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Unofen K can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unofen K in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Unofen K contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Unofen K with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unofen K is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Unofen K is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Unofen K is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unofen K safe for pregnant women?
Unofen K shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Unofen K safe during breastfeeding?
Unofen K has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Kidneys?
Use of Unofen K may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Liver?
Use of Unofen K may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Unofen K. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Unofen K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unofen K unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unofen K habit forming or addictive?
Unofen K does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Unofen K does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Unofen K only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unofen K is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unofen K
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Unofen K together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unofen K
Taking alcohol with Unofen K can be dangerous.
Yes, Unofen K can be used in a migraine. Diclofenac and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. But you are recommended to consult a doctor for the right medication.
No, Unofen K is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
No, Unofen K can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
Discontinuation of Unofen K on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Unofen K should not be taken in Dengue because it can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Patients should consult a medical professional, take ample rest and drink plenty of fluids. However, paracetamol can be taken to bring down fever and reduce joint aches.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 427-429
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Voltaren® (diclofenac sodium)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diclofenac (diclofenac sodium)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Solaraze® (diclofenac sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 427-429
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Voltaren® (diclofenac sodium)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diclofenac (diclofenac sodium)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Solaraze® (diclofenac sodium)
