Tigo 16mg Tablets

Tigo Tablet contains betahistine as its active ingredient. It is used in the treatment of Meniere's syndrome (it is an ear disorder with symptoms like vertigo, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and nausea). This medicine improves blood flow in the inner ear and reduces pressure built in the ear.

Swallow the Tablet as a whole along with a glass of water.

Dosage

Overdose

• Overdose may cause nausea, abdominal pain, sleepiness, vomiting, fits, indigestion, impaired balance or coordination, lung or heart complications
• If you think you have had an overdose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine improves blood flow in the inner ear and reduces pressure built in the ear.

Directions for Use

Swallow the Tablet as a whole along with a glass of water.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Tigo Tablet during pregnancy?

The risk for humans after taking Tigo Tablet during pregnancy is not known. It is advised to avoid using this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Tigo Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to breastfeed during the treatment as it is unknown if Tigo Tablet passes in human milk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Tigo Tablet?

• This medicine has no or negligible effects on the ability to drive or use machines. However, the disease for which this medicine is used can hamper your ability to drive and therefore caution is advised.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Tigo Tablet?

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol. You can consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have asthma
• You have a stomach ulcer
• You are suffering from low blood pressure
• If you are suffering from hives (urticaria), rashes or hay fever, this medicine can worsen them

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Tigo Tablet or any other ingredients of this medicine
• If you are suffering from untreated high blood pressure due to tumour in adrenal gland (phaechromocytoma)

Side effects

• Nausea
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Headache

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat allergies called anti-histamines. This medicine can affect how your allergy medicines work and allergies can worsen
• Medicines used to treat depression (Selegiline)
• Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease

Interactions with food items

Take medicine with or after food. Taking with food may reduce the side effects related to the stomach.

Storage and disposal

• This medicine does not require any specific storage conditions
• Try to keep out of the reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should be discussed with my healthcare professional before I start the treatment with Tigo Tablet ?

Before taking Tigo Tablet, tell your doctor about your medical history, including allergies, stomach ulcers (past or active), asthma, and pheochromocytoma.