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Betaford 16 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. The alternative uses of Betaford 16 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betaford 16 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betaford 16 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Some other side effects of Betaford 16 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Betaford 16 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Betaford 16 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Betaford 16 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Betaford 16 Tablet related warnings section.
Betaford 16 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betaford 16 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Betaford 16 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Betaford 16 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Betaford 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.
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Is the use of Betaford 16 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Betaford for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Betaford 16 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Betaford has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betaford 16 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Betaford. 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 Betaford 16 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betaford on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betaford 16 Tablet on the Heart?
Betaford 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 Betaford 16 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betaford 16 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Betaford 16 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Betaford 16 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betaford 16 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betaford 16 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betaford 16 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betaford 16 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betaford 16 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Betaford 16 Tablet.
No, you can not buy Betaford 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, Betaford 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.
Betaford is an analogue of histamine whereas cinnarizine is an antihistamine. Theoretically analogue of histamine counteract with antihistamine hence should not be used together. No clinical trial suggest on the concurrent use of these two medicines together.
Yes, Betaford 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.
Yes, Betaford can be used to treat a migraine associated with vertigo. However, it is off-label use of this drug and should be taken only on doctor's advice. Its primary use is to treat vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
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