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Unik Junior is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fever, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Unik Junior has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unik Junior. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Unik Junior can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Unik Junior normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Unik Junior is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Unik Junior's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Unik Junior related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Unik Junior since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Unik Junior have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Unik Junior have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Unik Junior, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Unik Junior 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 Unik Junior is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unik Junior safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Unik Junior will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Unik Junior safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Unik Junior for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Unik Junior on the Kidneys?
Unik Junior may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Unik Junior on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Unik Junior on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Unik Junior on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Unik Junior. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Unik Junior should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unik Junior unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unik Junior habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Unik Junior has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Unik Junior since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Unik Junior only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Unik Junior in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Unik Junior
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Unik Junior together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unik Junior
Taking alcohol with Unik Junior can be dangerous.
Unik Junior should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
Unik Junior is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
Ideally Unik Junior is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
No, Unik Junior is not banned for use in adults and elderly patients by CDSCO. However, CDSCO has banned Unik Junior for children below 12 years age as it can cause hepatic failure (liver failure).
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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