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  • Contains / Salt: Cefixime (50 mg)

Unocef Dry Syrup

30 ml Syrup in 1 Bottle
₹ 42
30 ML SYRUP | 1 Bottle
₹ 42
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  • Contains / Salt: Cefixime (50 mg)
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Unocef Information

Unocef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Unocef have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Unocef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Unocef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unocef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Unocef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Unocef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Unocef related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Unocef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Unocef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unocef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Unocef Benefits & Uses

Unocef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Unocef 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: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Unocef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Unocef safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Unocef in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Unocef safe during breastfeeding?


    Unocef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Unocef on the Kidneys?


    Unocef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Unocef on the Liver?


    Unocef does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Unocef on the Heart?


    You can take Unocef without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Unocef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Unocef Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Unocef

  • Is this Unocef habit forming or addictive?


    Unocef does not cause addiction.

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


    After taking Unocef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Unocef only on doctor's advice.

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


    Unocef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Unocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Unocef


    Taking Unocef with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Unocef


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unocef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Unocef

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Unocef for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Unocef can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely. 

Question over 5 years ago

Does Unocef cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Unocef with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Unocef can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Unocef with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Unocef and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Unocef treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Unocef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)



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