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Unicarbazan Benefits & Uses

Unicarbazan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Filariasis
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Common Cold
Runny Nose
Itching
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Flu
Hives
Dust Allergy

Unicarbazan 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
Adult	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Starts with 1mg/kg on first day
Geriatric	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Starts with 1mg/kg on first day

Unicarbazan Related Warnings

Is the use of Unicarbazan safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Unicarbazan safely.

Severe
Is the use of Unicarbazan safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Unicarbazan on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Unicarbazan will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Unicarbazan on the Kidneys?

Unicarbazan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of Unicarbazan on the Liver?

Side effects of Unicarbazan rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Unicarbazan on the Heart?

Unicarbazan is rarely harmful for the heart.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Unicarbazan with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Selegiline

Moderate

Unicarbazan Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Epilepsy
Eye Disorders
Glaucoma
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Unicarbazan

Is this Unicarbazan habit forming or addictive?

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

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Unicarbazan can make you feel drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Unicarbazan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Unicarbazan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Unicarbazan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Unicarbazan

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Unicarbazan and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Unicarbazan

Taking alcohol with Unicarbazan can be dangerous.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Unicarbazan

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I take Unicarbazan?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Unicarbazan must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

What special care should be taken while taking Unicarbazan?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

You must inform your doctor if you have an underlying disorder like loaisis (African eye worm), onchocerciasis (river blindness) or lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) if you have a history of epilepsy or struggle with convulsions sometimes if you are elderly and struggle with a heart or a kidney problem.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Unicarbazan?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Unicarbazan belongs to a group of medicines known as anthelmintics which are used against the parasitic worms. It is used against the larval and adult forms of parasitic worms which give rise to lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is a disorder in which the legs, arms, male genitals and female breasts may get swollen and disfigured. It kills adult worms of Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and B. timori. It is also used against topical pulmonary eosinophilia [Also known as Loeffler syndrome, pulmonary eosinophilia is a temporary and a rare disorder characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) in the lungs] and loiasis (Also known as African eye worm, loiasis is caused by parasite Loa loa. The parasite is passed on to humans through the repeated bites of the deer flies). The infection leads to itchy swellings of the body.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Unicarbazan on my own?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, you must not discontinue Unicarbazan on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Unicarbazan.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Unicarbazan cause eye damage?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Unicarbazan when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).