Composition Cinnarizine (75mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Piperazine Derivative
Action Class Calcium channel antagonist/ Antihistamine
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Manufacturer Biomax Biotechnics Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address SCF 1013 2nd Floor, M Market Manimajra, Chandigarh, 160 101
Cinnarizine (75mg)
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Verto-C 75 Tablet
Verto-C 75 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used to treat motion sickness (nausea due to motion, especially while traveling in a moving vehicle), vertigo (spinning sensation or dizziness), or Meniere’s disease (problems with balance).
Basic Info
Description
Verto-C 75 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used to treat motion sickness (nausea due to motion, especially while traveling in a moving vehicle), vertigo (spinning sensation or dizziness), or Meniere’s disease (problems with balance).
Verto-C 75 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment and never stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medication are sleepiness, nausea, and weight gain. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Before taking this medicine, it is better to inform your doctor if you are suffering from peptic ulcers, asthma, or low blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines regularly, as it may affect the way this medicine works for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses
Treatment of Motion sickness
Treatment of Vertigo
Treatment of Meniere’s disease
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Verto-C 75 Tablet is to be taken with food.
MOA
Verto-C 75 Tablet works by preventing constriction of the blood vessels of the inner ear. This improves the microcirculation of the ear.
What If
Q: What if you forget to take Verto-C Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Verto-C 75 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Drug Tips
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Verto-C 75 Tablet affects you.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking medicine if you experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, fever, nausea, weakness, red, lumpy, and itchy rash.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Verto-C 75 Tablet without talking to your doctor first.
Faqs
Q. Does Verto-C 75 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Verto-C 75 Tablet may make you sleepy as a common side effect, especially at the start of treatment. Therefore, if you develop excessive sleepiness it is advisable not to drive or use heavy machinery.
Q. Can Verto-C 75 Tablet help with tinnitus?
Yes, Verto-C 75 Tablet is used to improve tinnitus. It is a condition in which the patients hear a sound that is generated by the body, rather than by an outside source. It is usually a symptom of underlying condition or a disease such as Miniere’s disease.
Q. How should Verto-C 75 Tablet be taken for motion sickness?
Two tablets of Verto-C 75 Tablet can be given two hours before the travel to prevent motion sickness in adults, elderly, and children over 12 years. If necessary, one tablet every eight hours during the journey can be given. However, children between 5 and 12 years can take one tablet two hours before travel. An additional half a tablet every eight hours during the journey can also be given when required.
Q. Does Verto-C 75 Tablet cause Parkinson’s disease?
Verto-C 75 Tablet can aggravate motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Use of Verto-C 75 Tablet should be avoided in these patients. Although, this effect is reversible but may last for several days. It may also induce a parkinsonian syndrome in relatively old patients and therefore should be used with caution.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Verto-C 75 Tablet?
An overdose of Verto-C 75 Tablet can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, upset tummy, tremors, uncontrollable muscle spasms, muscle weakness or reduced muscle strength, drowsiness, or reduced consciousness. Young children may also experience seizures. If you accidentally take too many tablets or if a young child takes this medicine by accident, inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.
Q. Can Verto-C 75 Tablet be taken long term?
No, Verto-C 75 Tablet should not be taken for long term due to its potential side effects. It is mainly used for long term in older patients associated with vertigo. Using it without the doctor’s supervision can put them at an unacceptable risk of extrapyramidal adverse effects. Such side effects may include Parkinsonism, which may be irreversible.
Q. How should I take Verto-C 75 Tablet?
The dosage and duration of this medication should be taken as advised by the doctor. Verto-C 75 Tablet is meant for oral use and should preferably be taken after meals. The tablets may be sucked, chewed, or swallowed as a whole with water.
Q. Does Verto-C 75 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Verto-C 75 Tablet may cause weight gain as a common side effect. Consult your doctor for any weight-related concerns.
Benifits
In Treatment of Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience a spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea, or vomiting as a result of this condition. Verto-C 75 Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects
Sleepiness
Nausea
Weight gain
Safety Profile
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Verto-C 75 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Verto-C 75 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Verto-C 75 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Verto-C 75 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur..
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Verto-C 75 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Verto-C 75 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
