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What is Unicam

Unicam is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Unicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Unicam is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.
Unicam may also be used for other purposes not listed in Unicam guide.

Unicam side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking Unicam and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Unicam dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:

20 mg orally once a day or 10 mg orally twice a day.
The recommended maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

20 mg orally once a day or 10 mg orally twice a day.
The recommended maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

20 mg orally once a day or 10 mg orally twice a day.
The recommended maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:

0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg orally once a day. Maximum daily dose is 15 mg.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
0 .5(%)15 gm$0.21
0 .5(%)30 gm$0.42
FELCAM GEL Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.5(%) (15gm units) $0.21Sun Pharmaceuticals
FELCAM GEL Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.5(%) (30gm units) $0.42Sun Pharmaceuticals
Feldene Gel 0.5 % x 10 g $5.20
Feldene Gel 0.5 % x 15 g x 1's $3.92
Feldene Gel 0.5 % x 25 g x 1's $6.68
Flexicam 250 mg/50 mg/325 mg Tablet $0.04Syncom Formulations I Limited
Flexicam 325+250+50 Tablet $0.04
10 's $0.45
FLEXICAM 50MG/325MG/250MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.45Syncom Formulations I Limited
FLEXICAM tab 10's $0.45Cratus
Flexicam Chlorzoxazone 250 mg, Diclofenac sodium 50 mg, Paracetamol 325 mg. TAB / 10 $0.45
Infeld 0.5 % x 15 g $1.07
Infeld 20 mg x 5 x 10's $5.36
MOVON DT 100 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.42Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Movon 150mg Injection $0.53Ipca Laboratories Ltd
20 mg10 $0.64
Pirox 20mg INJ / 1ml $0.16
Pirox 10mg CAP / 10 $0.31
Pirox NA Gel $0.58Cipla Ltd
PIROX 0.50% W/W GEL 1 tube(s) (30 GM gel each) $0.66Cipla Ltd
Pirox 0.50% w/w Gel $0.72Cipla Ltd
PROXYM ER tab 200 mg x 10's $1.57Emcure
Proxym 200mg ER-EX-TAB / 10 $1.57
PROXYM 200 MG TABLET ER 1 strip(s) (10 tablet ers each) $2.09Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Proxym 200mg Tablet $0.23Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Proxym 300mg ER-EX-TAB / 10 $2.25
PROXYM ER tab 300 mg x 10's $2.25Emcure
PROXYM 300 MG TABLET ER 1 strip(s) (10 tablet ers each) $2.73Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Proxym 300mg Tablet PR $0.30Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Transdermalpatch40mg1 $0.69
40 mg x 1's $0.69
PROXYM PATCH dermal patch 40 mg x 1's $0.69Emcure
Proxym PATCH 40mg PATCH / 1 $0.69
PROXYM PATCH Patch / Transdermal patch 40mg (1 units) $0.69Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Rexil 20 mg x 10 x 10's $11.10
Rexil 10 mg x 10 x 10's $6.10
SUGANRIL Capsule/ Tablet / 20mg (10 units) $0.42Nicholas Piramal
SUGANRIL Dispersible Tablet / 20mg (10 units) $0.57Nicholas Piramal
Zelis 5mg Tablet $0.05Zee Laboratories
Zelis 5 mg Tablet $0.05

References

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Unicam - Frequently asked Questions

Can Unicam be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Unicam?

Taking an NSAID can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use an NSAID. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery.

NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Unicam, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Before taking Unicam, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Unicam.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking Unicam during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Do not take Unicam during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to.

Unicam can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Unicam?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If you switch brands of Unicam, your dose needs may change. Follow your doctor's instructions about how much medicine to take.

If you take Unicam for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Store Unicam at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What other drugs will affect Unicam?

Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with Unicam may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Before taking Unicam, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Unicam. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Can Unicam be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Unicam be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Unicam, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Unicam. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported side effects

Does the Unicam Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Unicam. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Unicam.
Patients%
No side effects1
100.0%


Patient reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


Patient reported frequency of use

No survey data has been collected yet


Two patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Unicam May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
51-100mg1
50.0%
11-50mg1
50.0%


One patient reported time for results

How long will I use Unicam before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Unicam. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Unicam kindly click here
Patients%
1 month1
100.0%


Two patients reported administration

When is the best condition to take Unicam: Before or after food?
Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Unicam is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients%
Empty stomach1
50.0%
After food1
50.0%


Two patients reported age

Patients%
> 601
50.0%
46-601
50.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology