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Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet. 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 Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Uniflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Uniflox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Uniflox can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Uniflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Uniflox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Uniflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet
Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Uniflox 200 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Discontinuing Uniflox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
It is recommended to avoid taking Uniflox with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes Uniflox is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Uniflox can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Uniflox should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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