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This is a combination medicine that is effective in treating vertigo. It provides relief from nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms associated with vertigo
How Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet works
This pharmaceutical preparation is prepared from the combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Cinnarizine. Domperidone is a dopamine receptor antagonist that accelerates gastric emptying by increasing movements in the stomach and intestine and reduces symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Cinnarizine exhibits antihistamine property and is also a calcium channel blocker which improves blood flow in the inner ear by activating the sensory system in the inner ear, preventing and treating vertigo and motion sickness.
How To Use Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- Strictly stick to time and dose prescribed by a healthcare professional while medicating yourself or others
- It can be orally taken before consuming a meal
- Providing drug daily at a same time will complement the course effectiveness as well as make you habitual to the routine that prevent missing a dose
Special Precautions About Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- During this treatment alcohol inktake should be avoided
- It can cause sedation also
- If you observe any side effects immediately discontinue it
Benefits Of Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- Used to treat vertigo
- Provide reilef from vomiting, nausea and dizziness
Side Effects Of Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- Sleepiness,
- Weight gain,
- Dryness in mouth,
- Indigestion
What If I Missed A Dose Of Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- antidepressants (escitalopram, amitriptyline),
- antifungal agents (ketoconazole),
- antibiotics (erythromycin, moxifloxacin),
- heartrelated drugs (amiodarone, sotalol),
- antipsychotics (haloperidol, pimozide),
- stomach related drugs (cisapride, dolasetron),
- antiallergic drugs (mequitazine),
- antimalarial medicine (halofantrine),
- anticancer drugs (toremifene, vandetanib),
- drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir), and pain killers (opioids)
Drug Food Interaction
- Alcohol
Disease Explanation
Vertigo is a feeling of spinning or motion of your surroundings. It can make you feel dizzy and cause trouble with balance, often caused by problems in the inner ear or the brain. Nausea is defined as a feeling of discomfort or illness characterized by an urge to vomit. Vomiting is a condition where your stomach ejects all of its contents up through your mouth. It can be caused by various factors, like a stomach infection, irritation from a sharp and foul smell, food poisoning, motion sickness, or pregnancy.
Safety Advice for Vertigil 15mg/20mg Tablet
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It should be used cautiously among patients suffering a liver disease; dose adjustment may be required.
It should be used cautiously among patients suffering a kidney disease; dose adjustment may be required.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking the drug as it may induce excessive drowsiness.
Avoid driving while running under this treatment as it may cause blurred vision and drowsiness.
It is not recommended to the pregnant women as it may pose risk to mother and the developing foetus. Doctor's consultation is crucial.
There is no sufficient informaton available regrading the safe use of this drug while breastfeeding; it is advised to consult a doctor.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Friday, 20 September, 2024
