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Betaford, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Betaford also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Betaford depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Betaford also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Indigestion. While these are the most often observed Betaford side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Betaford are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Betaford has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Betaford related warnings talks about Betaford's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Betaford since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Betaford have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Betaford may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betaford is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Betaford 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 Betaford 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 safe during breastfeeding?
Betaford has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betaford 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 on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betaford on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betaford 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.
Betaford 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 Betaford unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betaford habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Betaford is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Betaford you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betaford is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betaford cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betaford
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betaford together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betaford
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Betaford.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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