Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is Verifix an antihistamine?
Verifix has both antihistaminic and calcium channel blocking properties. It acts by relaxing vascular smooth muscles of the blood vessels of the ear and improves the blood circulation.
Q. What is Verifix used for?
Verifix is used for the treatment of vertigo and nausea due to motion sickness (also known as travel sickness) and problems with balance (such as Ménières disease) associated with symptoms of feeling dizzy or lightheaded, ringing in the ears and feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting).
Q. Is Verifix available over the counter product?
Verifix is not an over the counter product. It is available in pharmacy and can be bought when prescribed a doctor.
Q. How long can I take Verifix for?
Verifix should be taken for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Verifix with diazepam?
The sedative effect of diazepam may increase when given with Verifix. You may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Consult your doctor before taking the medicines together.
Q. Is Verifix a steroid?
Verifix is not a steroid. It is a long-acting antihistamine and a calcium channel blocker.
Q. Is Verifix a calcium channel blocker?
Verifix is a calcium channel blocker with antihistaminic property. It acts by relaxing vascular smooth muscles.
Q. Is Verifix effective?
Verifix would be effective if used for the right indication in a prescribed dose and for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Verifix addictive?
Verifix is not known to cause any addiction. It does not have any habit-forming potential. However, consult your doctor before taking any medicines.
Q. Can I take Verifix with prochlorperazine?
Verifix when given with prochlorperazine, can cause movement disorders. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with cetirizine?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with cetirizine. However, when given together, they can cause drowsiness and you may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with sertraline?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with sertraline. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with tramadol?
Verifix may add the central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with paracetamol?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with ibuprofen?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with amitriptyline?
The sedative effect of amitriptyline may increase when given with Verifix. You may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Verifix with loratadine?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with loratadine. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Verifix make you drowsy (sleepy)?
Drowsiness (sleepiness) is one of the common side effect associated with the use of Verifix. If you experience any disturbances in sleep while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Verifix cause weight gain?
Verifix is not known to cause weight gain. However, if you experience any change in weight while taking Verifix, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Verifix help in the management of anxiety?
Verifix is a drug which is indicated for the treatment of vertigo and motion sickness. It is not known to have a significant anti-anxiety effect. Consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety disorder.
Q. Does Verifix help vertigo?
Yes, Verifix is effective in treating vertigo. Consult your doctor for the right dose, frequency, and duration of the drug for the treatment of vertigo.
Q. Does Verifix work?
Verifix works when given for an approved indication and taken as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Verifix cause dizziness?
Dizziness is one of the common side effect associated with the use of Verifix. If you experience dizziness while using Verifix, please consult your doctor.
Q. Does Verifix cause Parkinson"s disease?
Verifix has been associated with drug-induced parkinsonism, however, it is not very common. If you experience any movement disorder while using the drug, please consult your doctor.
Q. Does Verifix work for nausea?
Verifix is seen to be useful in the treatment of nausea associated with motion sickness.
Q. Does Verifix interact with warfarin?
Verifix is not known to have any clinically meaningful interactions with warfarin. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor prior to taking the drug if you are on warfarin therapy.Show moreShow less
