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Egeptin 8 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Egeptin 8 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Egeptin 8 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Egeptin 8 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Egeptin 8 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Egeptin 8 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Egeptin 8 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Egeptin 8 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Egeptin 8 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Egeptin 8 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Egeptin 8 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Egeptin 8 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Egeptin 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 Egeptin 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Egeptin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Egeptin 8 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 8 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Egeptin 8 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Egeptin 8 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Egeptin 8 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Egeptin 8 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Egeptin 8 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Egeptin 8 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Egeptin 8 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Egeptin 8 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Egeptin 8 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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