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Unofen Forte is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Unofen Forte have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Unofen Forte 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Unofen Forte include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Unofen Forte side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Unofen Forte are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Unofen Forte has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unofen Forte related warnings talks about Unofen Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Unofen Forte can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Unofen Forte in conditions like Asthma, Kidney Disease, Heart Attack.
Drug interactions for Unofen Forte have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Unofen Forte, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Unofen Forte is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Unofen Forte safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Unofen Forte.
Is the use of Unofen Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Unofen Forte may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Unofen Forte on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Unofen Forte. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Unofen Forte on the Liver?
Unofen Forte may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Unofen Forte on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Unofen Forte. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Unofen Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unofen Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unofen Forte habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Unofen Forte is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Unofen Forte. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Unofen Forte is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Unofen Forte for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unofen Forte
It is safe to take Unofen Forte with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unofen Forte
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Unofen Forte with alcohol will be.
No, Unofen Forte does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Unofen Forte is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, long-term use of Unofen Forte can cause renal failure. Do not take it without doctor's advice. Otherwise, It may lead to several kidney related problems.
Yes, Unofen Forte is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Yes, you can take Unofen Forte for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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