Vertistar-MD 24 Tablet

How to use Vertistar-MD 24 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Vertistar 24 mg Tablet MD is to be taken with food.
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How Medicine Works

Vertistar 24 mg Tablet MD is a histamine analog. It works by improving blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid in the inner ear. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of Ménière"s disease). Vertistar 24 mg Tablet MD additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain. This relieves the symptoms of Ménière"s disease.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Vertistar 24 mg Tablet MD to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière"s disease.
• It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but will not completely stop them.
• Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
• Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of peptic ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.
• Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Vertistar cause drowsiness?

No, Vertistar is not known to cause drowsiness.

Q. Can I use paracetamol for pain while taking Vertistar?

Yes, if prescribed by your doctor, Vertistar can be taken with paracetamol. There are no reports of drug-drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.

Q. When should I stop taking Vertistar?

Do not stop taking Vertistar until you are asked by your doctor to do so. Keep taking it for as long as your doctor has asked you to. You may need to take Vertistar up to 6 months or more for the right effect to come.

Q. When does Vertistar start working?

Usually, Vertistar may start working within 1 hour of taking this medicine.