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Bestine 8 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Secondary and off-label uses of Bestine 8 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Bestine 8 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Bestine 8 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bestine 8 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bestine 8 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Bestine 8 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bestine 8 Tablet related warnings talks about Bestine 8 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bestine 8 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Bestine 8 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Bestine 8 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Bestine 8 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Bestine 8 Tablet 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 Bestine 8 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Bestine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Bestine 8 Tablet 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 8 Tablet 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 8 Tablet on the Liver?
Bestine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Bestine 8 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Bestine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Bestine 8 Tablet 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 8 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestine 8 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Bestine 8 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bestine 8 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Bestine 8 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bestine 8 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bestine 8 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bestine 8 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestine 8 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bestine 8 Tablet.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
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