Ridvert 16mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière's disease, which includes symptoms such as dizziness, ringing in the ears, and loss of hearing.

Introduction:
Ridvert 16mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what is the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and you should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor even if you start feeling better. The most common side effects include headache, feeling sick, and indigestion (dyspepsia). You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

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. Ridvert 16mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Ridvert 16mg Tablet is a histamine analog. It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of Ménière's disease). Ridvert 16mg Tablet additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of Ménière's disease.

Quick Tips:

• You have been prescribed Ridvert 16mg Tablet to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems, and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease
• It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them
• Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems
• Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure

Interacting Drugs:

• Astemizole
• Azelastine
• Buclizine
• Cetirizine

FAQs:

• What is Meniere's disease, and does it go away?
  Meniere's disease is a disorder of the balance and hearing organs in the inner ear, characterized by symptoms such as vertigo, fluctuations in hearing, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and pressure in the ears. The treatment for Meniere's disease depends on various factors, and an open discussion with your doctor can help determine the best treatment strategy.


• Is Ridvert 16mg Tablet effective?
  Ridvert 16mg Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is essential to continue taking the medication as directed, even if you see improvement in your condition, to prevent symptoms from returning or worsening.


• What are the triggers for Meniere's disease?
  Meniere's disease can be triggered by conditions such as stress, overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, additional illnesses, and pressure changes. Certain foods like dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, and high-sodium foods may also trigger symptoms.


• What if I forget to take a dose of Ridvert 16mg Tablet?
  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the risk of side effects.


• Is stress a reason for vertigo?
  Mental stress can trigger or worsen vertigo, but it is not typically a direct cause of vertigo.


• What are the causes of vertigo?
  Vertigo may be caused by sudden drops in blood pressure, dehydration, motion sickness, certain medications, problems with the inner ear (Meniere's disease or acoustic neuroma), or other underlying conditions such as multiple sclerosis or head trauma.


• How long should Ridvert 16mg Tablet be taken?
  The duration of treatment with Ridvert 16mg Tablet may vary from patient to patient. It is essential to follow your doctor's instructions and take the medication regularly, even if it takes some time for results to appear.


• What are the common side effects of Ridvert 16mg Tablet?
  Ridvert 16mg Tablet can cause mild stomach problems such as vomiting, stomach pain, abdominal distension, and bloating. Taking the medication with food may reduce the risk of these side effects, but it may also affect absorption.


• Is Ridvert 16mg Tablet effective?
  Ridvert 16mg Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is essential to continue taking the medication as directed, even if you see improvement in your condition, to prevent symptoms from returning or worsening.


• What if I forget to take a dose of Ridvert 16mg Tablet?
  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the risk of side effects.


• How long should Ridvert 16mg Tablet be taken?
  The duration of treatment with Ridvert 16mg Tablet may vary from patient to patient. It is essential to follow your doctor's instructions and take the medication regularly, even if it takes some time for results to appear.