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Betaford 8 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Meniere's Disease, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Betaford 8 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Betaford 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 Betaford 8 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betaford 8 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betaford 8 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Betaford 8 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Betaford 8 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betaford 8 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Betaford 8 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Betaford 8 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Betaford 8 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betaford 8 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Betaford 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.
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Is the use of Betaford 8 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Betaford 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 Betaford 8 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Betaford for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Betaford 8 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Betaford may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Betaford 8 Tablet on the Liver?
Betaford may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Betaford 8 Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Betaford. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betaford 8 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betaford 8 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Betaford 8 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Betaford 8 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Betaford 8 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betaford 8 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betaford 8 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betaford 8 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Betaford 8 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betaford 8 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betaford 8 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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
5 Years of Experience
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