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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:55 AM IST

Vertilyk Tablet 10's is used to treat the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, and vomiting. It can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo. It contains two medicines, namely Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate, which improve the blood flow in the ear and prevent problems with loss of balance.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Lyk Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Vertilyk Tablet 10's

Vertilyk Tablet 10's belongs to a group of anti-vertigo drugs used to treat the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, and vomiting. Vertilyk Tablet 10's can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo. Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning.

Vertilyk Tablet 10's contains Cinnarizine (a calcium antagonist) and Dimenhydrinate (an antihistamine). Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear, improving blood flow. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Vertilyk Tablet 10's helps reduce the symptoms of vertigo.

Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Vertilyk Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so drive only if alert. Vertilyk Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Vertilyk Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about all your medicines and health conditions to rule out unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Vertilyk Tablet 10's

Vertilyk Tablet 10's is used to treat Vertigo.

Medicinal Benefits

Vertilyk Tablet 10's contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Vertilyk Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-vertigo drugs indicated for the symptomatic treatment of vertigo. Cinnarizine is a calcium antagonist that prevents the narrowing of the ear's blood vessels; this helps improve the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that blocks a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Vertilyk Tablet 10's helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness and nausea. Vertilyk Tablet 10's can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo.

Directions for Use

Take it with food to prevent indigestion. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.Mouth dissolving tablet: Place the tablet on the tongue and let it dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth without water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Vertilyk Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth

Drug Warnings

Do not take Vertilyk Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have/had angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy, increased pressure in the brain due to tumour, urination difficulties due to prostate problems, liver or kidney failure, and alcohol abuse. Inform your doctor if you have low or high blood pressure, glaucoma, obstruction in the bowels, overactive thyroid, severe heart disease, and Parkinson's disease. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. Vertilyk Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Vertilyk Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Vertilyk Tablet 10's may interact with narcotic analgesics (morphine), anti-cholinergic (atropine), adrenergic receptor agonists (ephedrine), anti-cancer (procarbazine), barbiturates, anti-depressants, and anti-hypertensive drugs.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy/fits, increased pressure in the brain due to tumour, urination difficulties due to prostate problems, liver or kidney failure, low or high blood pressure, glaucoma, obstruction in the bowels, overactive thyroid, severe heart disease, or Parkinson disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MORPHINE
  • ATROPINE
  • EPHEDRINE
  • PROCARBAZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Replace regular salt with low-sodium salt, as sodium may aggravate vertigo.
  • Avoid foods rich in sodium, such as soy sauce, chips, popcorn, cheese, canned foods, and pickles.
  • Avoid fluids containing large amounts of sugar and salt, such as soda or concentrated juices. Instead, drink water, milk, and low-sugar fruit juices.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly, as it helps improve overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks.
  • Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vertigo: Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness, but it might feel similar to motion sickness. Vertigo occurs due to problems in the brain or inner ear. The main causes of vertigo are migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, infection, head injury, bleeding in the brain, stroke, tumour or Meniere’s disease. The vertigo symptoms include increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of balance, and feeling that things are spinning or moving.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Vertilyk Tablet 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Vertilyk Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor before taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether Vertilyk Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Unsafe

Vertilyk Tablet 10's should not be taken by patients suffering from liver failure. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Vertilyk Tablet 10's should not be taken by patients suffering from kidney failure. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Vertilyk Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

F-242/876, 4TH FLOOR, ANJANI HEIGHTS, NEAR NOVOTEL,SARKHEJ, GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT380015
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FAQs

Vertilyk Tablet 10's is used to treat the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, and vomiting.
Vertilyk Tablet 10's contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thus prevents problems with loss of balance.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Vertilyk Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Talk to your doctor before taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's with anti-hypertensive medicines along with Vertilyk Tablet 10's as Vertilyk Tablet 10's might lower their effect. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's.
Please do not stop taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause recurring symptoms. Continue taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's.
Consult your doctor before taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's if you have glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye). Do not take Vertilyk Tablet 10's if you have angle-closure glaucoma (a specific type of eye disease).
Patients should not take Vertilyk Tablet 10's with pre-existing extrapyramidal movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause side effects, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Yes, Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience drowsiness.
Vertilyk Tablet 10's may cause indigestion. Taking Vertilyk Tablet 10's with or after food may help prevent indigestion. Eat smaller meal portions instead of larger meals. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and foods that may trigger indigestion.
Vertilyk Tablet 10's is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of its components, people who have/had angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy, increased pressure in the brain due to tumour, urination difficulties due to prostate problems, liver or kidney failure, and alcohol abuse.
Taking too much of this medicine may lead to an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include extreme tiredness, dizziness, shakiness, dry mouth, headache, fever, sweat, fast heart rate, dilated pupils or urinary retention. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
If you miss a dose of Vertilyk Tablet 10's take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Store Vertilyk Tablet 10's at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

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