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Merislon 12 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Meniere's Disease, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Merislon 12 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet are Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Merislon 12 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Merislon 12 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Merislon 12 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Merislon 12 Mg 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 Merislon 12 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Merislon for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Merislon has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Merislon. 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 Merislon 12 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Merislon is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Merislon 12 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Merislon. 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 Merislon 12 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merislon 12 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Merislon 12 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merislon 12 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merislon 12 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Merislon 12 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Merislon 12 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Merislon 12 Mg Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Merislon 12 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merislon 12 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Merislon 12 Mg Tablet with alcohol.
Discontinuation of Merislon on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Merislon is a brand name for betahistine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antivertigo or betahistine analogue. It is available in a different dosage form such tablet, injection. It is commonly prescribed for balance disorders or prevents vertigo symptoms associated with Meniere's disease. It is also used to treat ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss or hearing difficulty.
Rarely, Merislon causes drowsiness. However, If you experience drowsy after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
No, Merislon should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
Merislon can be taken orally or given by IM (Intramuscular). An oral form such tablet are taken 2 - 3 times daily preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)