Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Betahistine(8mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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.
Zevert 8 MG Tablet works by increasing the blood flow around the inner ear, which reduces the fluid pressure in the ear. This helps to relieve the symptoms of Meniere's disease, such as vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning sensation), ringing in the ears, nausea, and hearing loss.
Betahistine comes in both a tablet form as well as an oral solution, and is taken orally. It is rapidly and completely absorbed. The mean plasma elimination half-life is 3 to 4 hours, and excretion is virtually complete in the urine within 24 hours.
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 Zevert
Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain
Bloating
Hypersensitivity to Betahistine Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Betahistine should not be used if you have the following conditions:
• Galactose intolerance
• Glucose-galactose malabsorption
• Hypersensitivity
• Lapp lactase deficiency
• Pheochromocytoma
Information regarding the use of Zevert 8 Tablet DT during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Zevert 8 Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Betahistine Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Betahistine Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
• Antihistamines
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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 Zevert 8 Tablet DT, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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 Zevert 8 Tablet DT effective?
Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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 Zevert 8 Tablet DT 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 Zevert 8 Tablet DT?
If you forget a dose of Zevert 8 Tablet DT, 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.
