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Bestine is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Bestine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Bestine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Bestine include Headache, Indigestion. Some other side effects of Bestine have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bestine 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bestine is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Bestine related warnings talks about Bestine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bestine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Bestine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Bestine with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Bestine is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Bestine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bestine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Bestine 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 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 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 on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Bestine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Bestine 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.
Bestine 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 Bestine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestine habit forming or addictive?
Bestine 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 can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bestine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bestine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bestine
There is no information on the effects of taking Bestine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bestine 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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