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Bestine 16 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Bestine 16 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Bestine 16 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Bestine 16 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bestine 16 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Bestine 16 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bestine 16 Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Bestine 16 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bestine 16 Tablet related warnings section.
Bestine 16 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bestine 16 Tablet in conditions like Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bestine 16 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Bestine 16 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bestine 16 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Bestine 16 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Bestine 16 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Bestine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Bestine 16 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Bestine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Bestine 16 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Bestine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Bestine 16 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Bestine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Bestine 16 Tablet on the Heart?
Bestine can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bestine 16 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestine 16 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Bestine 16 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Bestine 16 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bestine 16 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bestine 16 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bestine 16 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Bestine 16 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestine 16 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bestine 16 Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Bestine does not treat motion sickness. It is antivertigo medicine used to treat vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Motion sickness is treated with ondansetron and another anti-nausea drug. It is well tolerated and has no side effects.
Bestine can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration. It starts working within a few days after consuming this drug. However, in some patient, it may take some weeks to work properly. Duration, of course, varies patient to patient.
No, you can not buy Bestine over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
No, Bestine should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
Yes, Bestine can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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