Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Betahistine(24mg)
Vertin 24 Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what is the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and you should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
The most common side effects include headache, feeling sick, and indigestion (dyspepsia). You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Before taking this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, or high or low blood pressure. You must also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking, to make sure you are safe. Also speak to your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Betahistine has two modes of action. Primarily, it has a direct stimulating (agonistic) effect on H1 receptors located on blood vessels in the inner ear. It appears to act on the precapillary sphincter in the stria vascularis of the inner ear, thus reducing the pressure in the endolymphatic space.
Therefore, the pharmacokinetics of betahistine is based on the measurement of 2-PAA in plasma or urine, rather than of the parent drug . Plasma level (Cmax) of 2-PAA reaches its maximum (Tmax) about 1 h after betahistine intake. The terminal elimination half-life of 2-PAA is approximately 3 h .
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vertin
Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain
Bloating
Betahistine is contraindicated in patients with phaeochromocytoma. As betahistine is a synthetic analogue of histamine it may induce the release of catecholamines from the tumor resulting in severe hypertension.
Information regarding the use of Vertin 24 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Vertin 24 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Vertin 24 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Betahistine is indicated for treatment of Ménière's syndrome, symptoms of which may include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and nausea. Initial oral treatment is 8 to 16 mg three times daily, taken preferably with meals. Maintenance doses are generally in the range 24 - 48 mg daily. Daily dose should not exceed 48 mg.
Acrivastine. Acrivastine is predicted to decrease the effects of Betahistine. ...
Alimemazine. Alimemazine is predicted to decrease the effects of Betahistine. ...
Antazoline. Antazoline is predicted to decrease the effects of Betahistine. ...
Azelastine. ...
Bilastine. ...
Buclizine. ...
Cetirizine. ...
Chlorphenamine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Vertin 24 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Vertin 24 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Vertin 24 Tablet to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease.
It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vertin 24 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Meniere's disease? Does it go away?
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the balance and hearing organs in the inner ear. The symptoms include vertigo, fluctuations in hearing, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and pressure in the ears. Along with that, one may experience dizziness which in turn may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment for Meniere's disease depends on various factors. Hence, an open discussion with the doctor can help to determine the best treatment strategy in your personal case.
Q. Is Vertin 24 Tablet effective?
Vertin 24 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Vertin 24 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What are the triggers for Meniere's disease?
Meniere's disease can be triggered by conditions like stress, overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, additional illnesses, and pressure changes. Along with that, certain foods such as dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, and foods with high sodium content may trigger Meniere's disease. A 2-gram/day low-salt diet can help control vertigo in Meniere's disease.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Vertin 24 Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Vertin 24 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
