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Umoxim Benefits & Uses

Umoxim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Throat Infection
Gonorrhea
Ear Infection
Impetigo

Umoxim Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Umoxim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Umoxim is used -

Mild

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Vaginal inflammation

Umoxim Related Warnings

Is the use of Umoxim safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Umoxim safely.
Is the use of Umoxim safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Umoxim.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Umoxim on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Liver?

Using Umoxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Heart?

Umoxim is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Umoxim with Other Drugs

Umoxim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiloride

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Allopurinol

Umoxim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Umoxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Umoxim

Is this Umoxim habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Umoxim is addictive.

Umoxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Umoxim

When consumed with certain foods, Umoxim may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Umoxim

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Umoxim with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Umoxim

Question over 4 years ago

Is Umoxim an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Umoxim is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Umoxim help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Umoxim can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Umoxim cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Umoxim does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Umoxim.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Umoxim without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Umoxim is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Umoxim affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Umoxim might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).