Univestin
Description
Univestin is a blend of extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu. It is used to treat pain, stiffness, or discomfort in the joints. It is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (wearing and tearing of tissues in the joints). It works by inhibiting the action of chemicals in the body that cause swelling, joint discomfort, or rigidity. Thus it helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhance flexibility, and support mobility.
Univestin shows common side effects such as nausea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance.
Univestin may be taken with or without food. Take the tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Take it for the recommended duration for best results.
Univestin is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all the medicines (allopathic and herbal) that you take and about any medical condition you have to make sure this medicine is safe for you. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine due to the lack of safety information. It is not recommended in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Univestin
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Uses of Univestin
What is it prescribed for?
- Joint pain or discomfort
- Osteoarthritis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionUnivestin starts showing its effect within three days.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Univestin remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Univestin.
- Usage in pregnancy?Due to the lack of safety information. Univestin should only be taken during pregnancy after discussing all the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is unknown if Univestin passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Univestin if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of safety information. Univestin should only be taken during pregnancy after discussing all the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is unknown if Univestin passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Other medicines
Univestin may interact with certain medicines and alter the effects of either medicine or increase the risk of undesired effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
Univestin is not recommended in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Univestin as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Do not take more than the recommended dose of Univestin. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Univestin can be taken with or without food. It should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Univestin works by inhibiting the action of chemicals in the body that cause swelling, joint discomfort, or rigidity. Thus it helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhance flexibility, and support mobility.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous joint protective agents, Nutritional supplements for arthritis
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Aug 2022
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