Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg

About Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg

Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg Uses

• Moderate pain after minor surgery or dental procedures
• Muscle and joint pain from sprains or strains
• Back pain and general body aches
• Headache and migraine related pain
• Menstrual cramps and period pain

Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg Benefits

• Combines a mild opioid with paracetamol for stronger pain control
• Works faster than paracetamol alone for moderate pain
• Short course dosing suits acute pain episodes
• Available in tablet form for easy home use
• Affordable option compared to newer opioid combinations

Patients in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi often reach for this combination after dental work or minor injuries. Pharmacies across these cities stock it under multiple brand names, so a valid prescription helps pharmacists confirm the correct dose.

Doctors usually limit treatment to five to seven days because dependence risk rises with longer use. Pakistani treatment guidelines encourage stepping down to plain paracetamol once acute pain eases.

Older adults and people with liver or kidney concerns need lower doses under medical supervision. A pharmacist consultation before refilling this medicine is a safe habit for chronic pain sufferers.

Drug Class

• Opioid analgesic (Dextropropoxyphene component)
• Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic (Paracetamol component)
• Combination pain reliever
• Centrally acting analgesic

Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg formula

• Dextropropoxyphene (32.5mg)
• Paracetamol (325mg)

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Unigesic Tablet 32.5mg/325mg?

• The usual adult dose is one to two tablets every four to six hours as needed.
• A maximum of eight tablets in twenty four hours is generally advised.
• Tablets are best swallowed whole with a full glass of water.
• Food is not required before or after the dose, though it may ease stomach upset.
• Treatment beyond five to seven days needs a doctor's review.

Drug Interactions

This medicine can interact with several other drugs, so a full medicine list should reach the prescribing doctor.

• Alcohol: Combined use increases sedation and the risk of slowed breathing.
• Carbamazepine: This anticonvulsant can lower the pain relieving effect of this medicine.
• Warfarin: The blood thinning effect of warfarin may increase with regular use of this combination.
• Other Opioids or Sedatives: Combined use raises the chance of excessive drowsiness and breathing problems.
• MAO Inhibitors: These antidepressants should not be combined with this medicine due to a risk of serious reactions.

Risks and warnings

• Dependence Risk: Prolonged use of this medicine can lead to physical dependence, similar to other mild opioids.
• Cardiac Caution: An overdose can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes, so the prescribed dose limit matters.
• Liver Safety: The paracetamol component adds to liver strain if combined with other paracetamol containing products.
• Elderly Use: Older patients often need a lower dose because clearance of the drug slows with age.
• Alcohol Interaction: Alcohol combined with this medicine raises the risk of drowsiness and slowed breathing.

Side Effects

Most people tolerate this medicine well, though some mild reactions are common in the first few doses.

• Drowsiness or mild dizziness
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Mild sweating

A few reactions need urgent medical attention rather than a wait and see approach.

• Difficulty breathing or slow shallow breaths
• Irregular heartbeat or chest pain
• Severe skin rash or swelling of the face and throat
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, a sign of liver stress

Storage Conditions

Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the tablets in their original strip until use and out of reach of children.