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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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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?
Breastfeeding women can take Unofen K as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Kidneys?
Unofen K may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Liver?
Unofen K may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Unofen K on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Unofen K. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Unofen K is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Unofen K since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Unofen K only as per medical 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 Unofen K with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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.
No, Unofen K is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Yes, Unofen K can be taken with tramadol. No harmful interactions have been reported. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after taking these medicines at the same time, please consult your doctor.
No, Unofen K does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Yes, Unofen K is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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