Vertiford 16 MG Tablet

An anti-vertigo drug, Vertiford 16 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of vertigo associated with the Meniere’s disease (disorder of your inner ear). The medicine decreases the pressure in your ears, which is supposedly the reason for the sense of nausea, dizziness and vertigo related to the disease. It is available in the tablet form, to be taken orally.

The dosage of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet depends on your overall general health, the severity of the condition and how your body reacts to the first dose. You must follow the instructions of your doctor and complete the course of this medicine. If you miss a dose you can take it later, but do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.

Listed below are certain precautions that you need to keep in mind before taking Vertiford 16 MG Tablet:

• The medicine may worsen the symptoms of breathing problems; hence talk to your doctor if you have asthma.
• A liver disease may result in the building up of medication in the body, causing more side effects.
• Vertiford 16 MG Tablet may lead to an increase in the symptoms associated with stomach ulcer. You must have a detailed discussion with your doctor regarding the effect the medicine can have on you if you have stomach ulcer and whether you would require any special monitoring
• It is advisable not to use this medicine if you are pregnant.

The possible mild side effects of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet are headache, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, nausea or vomiting. These symptoms generally go away in a few days. You can consult your doctor if they are persistent or bothersome. However, it is advisable to check with your doctor as early as possible if you face the following symptoms:

• A sign of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms include swelling of your face and throat, hives or difficulty in breathing
• Itching or rashes
• Pain in the stomach

• Meniere's Disease

• Vertigo

• Pheochromocytoma

• Allergy

• Ulcer

• Asthma

• Nausea

• Headache

• Indigestion

• Bloating

• Skin Rash

• Trouble Sleeping

• Fast Heartbeat

• Difficulty In Breathing

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 16 to 17 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  No sufficient information is available about the peak levels of this medicine in the body.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  Habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is advised not to consume alcohol along with the medicine as it increases the chances of dizziness and other side effects.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advised not to consume alcohol along with the medicine as it increases the chances of dizziness and other side effects.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Much information is not available about the effect on the function of kidney due to the consumption of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet but it is advised to drink a lot of water to prevent any gastrointestinal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Any patient with the history of any liver disease is advised to consult the doctor before taking Vertiford 16 MG Tablet. Any injury in the liver will lead to accumulation of the drug in the body.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Vertiford 16 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Emvex 16 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Meni 16 MG Tablet

  Fdc Ltd

• Govert 16 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• B Still 16 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Tadact 20 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken immediately.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

The drug is a histamine analogue. It works as a partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and histamine H3-receptor antagonist, thus reduces the pressure in the inner ear by increasing the blood flow.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol along with Vertiford 16 MG Tablet increases the risk of side effects like dizziness.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The patient is advised to inform the doctor about any drug or vitamin, he is currently using. The use of other drugs may change the effect of the Vertiford 16 MG Tablet and may also increase the risk of side effects. It may interact with the following drugs in an unsafe way: Antihistamines, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and Beta-2 agonists.

• Interaction with Food

  When it is taken while the food is present in the body, the process of absorption of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet slows down.

• Interaction with Disease

  Pheochromocytoma

  Patients suffering from Pheochromocytoma are advised not to take Vertiford 16 MG Tablet. In case of necessity, the patient must inform the doctor about the presence of the above-mentioned disease.

• Ques : What is Vertiford 16 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Vertiford 16 MG Tablet is a medication which has Betahistine as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of histamine (chemical messengers) in the brain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Vertiford 16 MG Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Meniere’s disease and vertigo.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Vertiford 16 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and difficulty in breathing are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Vertiford 16 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Vertiford 16 MG Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.