What is Uni Kar Plus C SR?
Treating and preventing low levels of iron in the blood caused by certain types of anemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Uni Kar Plus C SR is a combination of iron, vitamins, folic acid, and a stomach absorption substance. It also contains senna, which is a laxative. Uni Kar Plus C SR works by replacing iron, certain vitamins, and folic acid in your body. The stomach absorption substance helps the body to absorb Uni Kar Plus C SR. The senna is used to treat constipation that may be caused by the iron in Uni Kar Plus C SR.
Uni Kar Plus C SR indications
Uni Kar Plus C SR™ is a multifactor preparation effective in the treatment of anemias that respond to oral hematinics, including pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias and also irondeficiency anemia. Therapeutic quantities of hematopoietic factors that are known to be important are present in the recommended daily dose.
How should I use Uni Kar Plus C SR?
Use Uni Kar Plus C SR drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Uni Kar Plus C SR drops by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Uni Kar Plus C SR drops may be taken by mouth directly or mixed with fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
- Use the dropper that comes with Uni Kar Plus C SR drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Shake well before each use.
- Avoid taking Uni Kar Plus C SR drops with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Uni Kar Plus C SR drops.
- Do not take an antacid within several hours before or after you take Uni Kar Plus C SR drops.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis) should not be taken at the same time as Uni Kar Plus C SR drops; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Uni Kar Plus C SR drops should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Uni Kar Plus C SR drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Uni Kar Plus C SR drops.
Uses of Uni Kar Plus C SR in details
This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.
How to use Uni Kar Plus C SR
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
This medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before or after this medication because they will decrease its effectiveness. Do not lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Uni Kar Plus C SR dosage
Uni Kar Plus C SR Dosage
Generic name: IRON 150mg, FOLIC ACID 1mg, CYANOCOBALAMIN 25ug
Dosage form: capsule
See also:
- Uni Kar Plus C SR Plus capsule
- Ferrex 28 tablet
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.
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Uni Kar Plus C SR interactions
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What other drugs will affect Uni Kar Plus C SR?
When this drug applied simultaneously with:
- inhibitors of CYP3A4 (erythromycin, cimetidine) decreased clearance of sildenafil, increasing the concentration of Uni Kar Plus C SR Intra Labs India in plasma.
- indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir increases the plasma Cmax and AUC of sildenafil, which is due to inhibition of CYP3A4 isoenzyme under the influence of indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir.
One might expect that stronger inhibitors of isoenzyme CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole would increase the concentration of this medication in the blood plasma.
While the use with nitrates the hypotensive effect of nitrates increases.
There was described a case of rhabdomyolysis symptoms after a single oral dose of sildenafil in patients receiving simvastatin.
Uni Kar Plus C SR side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Uni Kar Plus C SR?
Applies to Uni Kar Plus C SR: tablets
Other dosage forms:
- caplets
- drops
- syrup
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or green stools; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Uni Kar Plus C SR (the active ingredient contained in Uni Kar Plus C SR)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; numbness or tingling of the skin; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramping.
Uni Kar Plus C SR contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Uni Kar Plus C SR?
Uni Kar Plus C SR™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindicated to iron therapy.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF IRON-CONTAINING PRODUCTS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING IN CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE.
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