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An Unsurpassed Product Profile Vertigoheel Histamine Antihistamines Analogues (i.e.: Dimen- (i.e.: Betahistine) hydrinate) Prevalence of Vertigo
The symptom of vertigo is very frequent in every popula-
tion. In general 20% of men and even 40% of womencomplain about vertigo attacks.
The treatment of vertigo remains still very difficult, as ver-
tigo can be caused by various vascular, cardio-vascular,
metabolic, traumatic or degenerative disturbances.
Vertigoheel offers a broad symptomatic treatment with-
out any known side-effects or contraindications. Demonstrated Efficacy Clinical studies provide proof that Vertigoheel significantly reduces the severity of vertigo-specific symptoms and improves the quality of life for vertigo patients.1,5)
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Vertigoheel® Study of Vertigoheel Study of Vertigoheel vs. Dimenhydrinate5) vs. Betahistine1) Intensity of vertigo attacks Frequency of vertigo attacks Vertigoheel (n= 352) Vertigoheel (n= 53) Dimenhydrinate (n= 422) Betahistine (n= 52) Start of treatment End of treatment Duration of vertigo attacks Intensity of vertigo attacks Vertigoheel (n= 352) 0 = no discomfort Dimenhydrinate (n= 422) 1 = slight discomfort 2 = moderate discomfort 3 = severe discomfort Start of treatment End of treatment
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Vertigoheel® Therapy Recommendations Non-drowsy formula Acute therapy Maintenance therapy No contraindications or restrictions with regard to age or duration of therapy No interactions with other drugs (suitable for long-term treatment) Vertigoheel® Drops, Tablets, Injection Solution References: Composition: Drops: 100 g cont.: Anamirta cocculus D4 70 g; Conium maculatum D3,
1) Weiser M, Strösser W, Klein P. Homeopathic vs Conventional Treatment of
Ambra grisea D6, Petroleum rectificatum D8 10 g each. Contains 35 vol.-% alcohol Tablets:
Vertigo - A randomized Double-blind Controlled Clinical Study. Arch
1 tablet cont.: Anamirta cocculus D4 210 mg; Conium maculatum D3, Ambra grisea D6,
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1998, 124: 879-885
Petroleum rectificatum D8 30 mg each. Injection solution: 1.1 ml cont.: Anamirta cocculus
2) Canty P, Vlentine J, Papworth SJ. Betahistine in Peripheral Vertigo:
D3 7.7µl; Conium maculatum D2, Ambra grisea D5, Petroleum rectificatum D7 1.1 µl each.
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study of Serc® versus
Indications: Dizziness of various origins (particularly arising from arteriosclerosis).
Placebo. J Laryngol Otol. 1981, 95: 687-692
Contraindications: None known. Side effects: None known. Interactions with other medication: None known. Note: Vertigoheel is not incompatible with alcohol and has no
3) Oosterveld WJ. Betahistine Dihydrochloride in the Treatment of Vertigo of
sedative properties (does not influence safety in traffic, etc.). Dosage: Drops: In general, 15-
Peripheral Vestibular Origin: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study.
20 drops 3 times daily; in sporadic dizziness and nausea initially 10 drops every 15 minutes. Tablets: In general, 3 tablets to be dissolved in the mouth 3 times daily; in sporadic dizziness
4) Mulch G. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Antivertiginous Drugs by
and nausea initially 1 tablet every 15 minutes. Injection solution: In sporadic dizziness and
Double-Blind Procedure. The Effect of Diazepam, Dimenhydrinate and
nausea daily, otherwise 3-1 times weekly 1 ampoule i.m., s.c., i.d., i.v. Package sizes:
Sulpirid on the Human Vestibular Spontaneous Nystagmus. Laryngologie,
Drops: Drop bottles containing 30 and 100 ml. Tablets: Packs containing 50 and 250 tablets.
Rhinologie, Otologie, 1976, 55 (5): 392-399
Injection solution: Packs containing 10, 50, and 100 ampoules of 1.1 ml.
5) Wölschner U, Strösser W, Weiser M, Klein P. Treating Vertigo - Homeopathic
Combination Remedy Therapeutically Equivalent to Dimenhydrinate.
Biologische Medizin 2001, Vol 30 No. 4: 184-90
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Vertigoheel® T h e M o d e r n H o m o e o p a t h i c T h e r a p y f o r Dizziness
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