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Fedium is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Fedium has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Fedium depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Fedium are Headache, Indigestion. Some other side effects of Fedium have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Fedium go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Fedium's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fedium related warnings talks about Fedium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fedium is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fedium are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Fedium have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Fedium, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fedium 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 Fedium safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Fedium for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Fedium safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Fedium as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Fedium on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Fedium. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Fedium on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Fedium on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Fedium on the Heart?
Fedium may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Fedium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fedium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fedium habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fedium is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fedium, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fedium can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fedium only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fedium for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fedium
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Fedium and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fedium
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fedium with alcohol will be.
Yes, Fedium is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea, and headache. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Fedium 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, Fedium does not cause weight gain. However, If you experience your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor to prevent unwanted weight gain.
Fedium is a brand name for betahistine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antivertigo or betahistine analogue. It is available in a different dosage form such tablet, injection. It is commonly prescribed for balance disorders or prevents vertigo symptoms associated with Meniere's disease. It is also used to treat ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss or hearing difficulty.
Yes, Fedium 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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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)