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Vertizac Tablet

Manufacturer :  Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cinnarizine, Dimenhydrinate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Vertizac Tablet

Vertizac is a combination medicine containing antihistamine drugs. It treats balance disorders such as in Ménière's disease, including vertigo, ringing in the ears, nausea and vomiting. Benefits of being on this drug also include relief from travel sickness.

It is also known to increase the risk of having acute and chronic parkinsonism. Overdosing can cause symptoms such as somnolence, hypotonia, coma, vomiting, stupor, and convulsions.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult doctor before consuming this tablet. Consult your doctor if you suffer with liver or kidney problems, Parkinson's disease or a blood disorder called acute porphyria.

Tablets should be taken after meals to avoid stomach upset. Your prescription depends on your gender, age, medical condition, use of certain interacting medicines and response to therapy.

    What are the uses of Vertizac Tablet

    • Motion Sickness

    • Vertigo And Vestibular Disorders

    • Heart And Blood Vessel Disorder

    What are the contraindications of Vertizac Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Vertizac Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Vertizac Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this tablet lasts for 6-8 hours in most cases.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medication can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      In case of pregnancy, you must consult the doctor.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

    What are the substitutes for Vertizac Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    It works by preventing the relay of repetitive messages from the nerves in the inner ears to the vomiting center in the brain. The other active constituent also has antimuscarinic effect but is mainly a H1-antagonist. It mainly functions by preventing the stimulation of vestibule and labyrinth thereby suppressing vertigo, vomiting, dizziness and nausea during linear or angular acceleration motion

      FAQs about Vertizac Tablet

      • Ques : What is Vertizac tablet?

        Ans : Vertizac tablet belongs to a medicine group that carry Dimenhydrinate and Cinnarizine as active ingredients present. It is used for the treatment of Motion sickness and Ear diseases. It is prescribed to patients having vomiting and nausea due to motion disorders. It also helps in the treatment of cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular disorders.

      • Ques : What is the use of Vertizac tablet?

        Ans : It is used for the treatment of Cerebrovascular origins. It is also used to control Motion sickness, nausea and vomiting. Vertizac tablet helps to improve Ear diseases and Migraine. This medication improves peripheral-circulatory disorders.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Vertizac tablet?

        Ans : Vertizac tablet has many common side effects such as Drowsiness, Excessive salivation, Headache and Indigestion. There are some serious side effects of this medicine like Weight gain and Swollen body parts like face, hands, feet or tongue. In case of patients, having any of the side effects or issues like Muscles stiffness. It is advised to stop the consumption of Vertizac tablet and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

      • Ques : For what treatment Vertizac tablet used for?

        Ans : It is used to treat peripheral-circulatory disorders. It is also used to control motion sickness and migraine. Vertizac tablet helps to improve emesis and vomiting. This medicine also improves the condition of Dizziness.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use vertizac tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use vertizac tablet?

        Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

      • Ques : Should I use vertizac tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication work properly on an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 1 hour before having food and at least 2 hours after having food. Taking it with food may upset your stomach. Please consult the doctor before use.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of vertizac tablet?

        Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

      References

      • Dimenhydrinate- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dimenhydrinate

      • Dimenhydrinate- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00985

      • Cinnarizine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cinnarizine

      • Cinnarizine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00568

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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