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Unicip Er is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Unicip Er have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Unicip Er depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Unicip Er side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unicip Er go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Unicip Er has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unicip Er related warnings talks about Unicip Er's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unicip Er is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Unicip Er are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Unicip Er with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unicip Er is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Unicip Er 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Unicip Er is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Unicip Er safe for pregnant women?
Unicip ER can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Unicip ER right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Unicip Er safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Unicip ER. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Unicip Er on the Kidneys?
Unicip ER has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Unicip Er on the Liver?
Unicip ER has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unicip Er on the Heart?
Unicip ER may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Unicip Er should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unicip Er unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unicip Er habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Unicip Er cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Unicip Er you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Unicip Er is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unicip Er cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Unicip Er
Using Unicip Er with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unicip Er
Taking Unicip Er with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Unicip ER can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Unicip ER for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Unicip ER can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Unicip ER should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Unicip ER to you.
Yes, Unicip ER can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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