Ashist 16mg Tablet

Quick info

Ashist 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 (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. Ashist 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.

How it works

Ashist 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). Ashist 16mg Tablet additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of Ménière's disease.

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

Tips

• You have been prescribed Ashist 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.