Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mankind Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Betahistine (8mg) + Domperidone (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	730

FAQ

What if you forget to take Vertistar Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet Reviews

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg is a prescription medicine used to treat vertigo. It is a combination medicine which relieves the symptoms of vertigo by reducing the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain. It also works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting.

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg should be taken without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, preferably at a fixed time each day. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. Never stop this medicine suddenly without talking to the doctor.

Some common side effects of using this medication are dryness in mouth, nausea, indigestion, and headache. In some cases, it may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet Works

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg is a combination of two medicines: Betahistine and Domperidone which relieve symptoms of Ménière’s disease. Betahistine is a histamine analog which works by improving blood flow in the inner ear. This lowers the build-up of fluid pressure in the inner ear. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

How to Use Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet

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. Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet

In Vertigo: Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.

Uses of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet

Vertigo

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Before taking Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
You have been prescribed Vertistar Plus 8 mg/10 mg to relieve vertigo (dizziness) and vomiting sensation associated with it.
Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.