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Egeptin 24 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Egeptin 24 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Egeptin 24 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Egeptin 24 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Egeptin 24 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Egeptin 24 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Egeptin 24 Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Egeptin 24 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Egeptin 24 Tablet related warnings section.
Egeptin 24 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Egeptin 24 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Egeptin 24 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Egeptin 24 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Egeptin 24 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 Egeptin 24 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Egeptin 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 Egeptin 24 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Egeptin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Egeptin 24 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Egeptin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Egeptin 24 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Egeptin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Egeptin 24 Tablet on the Heart?
Egeptin 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Egeptin 24 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Egeptin 24 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Egeptin 24 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Egeptin 24 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Egeptin 24 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Egeptin 24 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Egeptin 24 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Egeptin 24 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Egeptin 24 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Egeptin 24 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuation of Egeptin on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Egeptin can be taken with amitriptyline. Egeptin has not clinically evaluated when taken with amitriptyline. Hence there are no reported drug interactions are found between them.
No, Egeptin should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
No, you can not buy Egeptin 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.
Yes, Egeptin 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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