Uniceph (250+250) Capsule | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Uniceph (250+250) Capsule
Uniceph (250+250) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Waves Bio-Tech Pvt. Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cephalexin, Probenecid. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 6 Capsule and is priced at Rs 45 (arround $0.63 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Cephalexin+ Probenecid) |
| Pharma Company : | Waves Bio-Tech Pvt. Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Uniceph (250+250) |
| Preparation Type : | Capsule |
| Single Dose : | 1 Capsule |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 6 Capsule |
| Price Unit : | Rs 7.5 INR (arround $0.105 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 45 INR (arround $0.63 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Uniceph (250+250)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Uniceph (250+250) are :
Cephalexin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cephalexin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
For more details on Cephalexin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cephalexin..
ProbenecidIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Probenecid is used to treat chronic gout and gouty arthritis. It is used to prevent attacks related to gout, not treat them once they occur. It acts on the kidneys to help the body eliminate uric acid. Probenecid is also used to make certain antibiotics more effective by preventing the body from passing them in the urine.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Chronic gout and hyperuricaemia. To prolong penicillin or ampicillin action by enhancing and sustaining their blood levels.
For more details on Probenecid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Probenecid..
Uniceph (250+250) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 3 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Uniceph (250+250), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Probenecid-250 mg Cephalexin-250 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Phexibid (250+250) | 65 | Proceph (250+250) | 72.5 |
| Unifex (250+250) | 25 |