Betaserc 8 mg 100 tablets:
Betahistine dihydrochloride tablets 8 mg.
What is betahistine dihydrochloride and what is it used for:
- Betahistine dihydrochloride is a medication used to treat Meniere's disease which manifests itself in three different signs;
- Vertigo (dizziness associated with vomiting or nausea), tinnitus (hearing sounds in the absence of external sounds such as ear ringing), and hearing loss or decreased ability to hear.
- It is also used to relieve the symptoms of vestibular vertigo (vertigo even when you are not moving).
How to take Betahistine dihydrochloride:
Adults and the elderly:
- The total recommended daily dose ranges between 24 and 48 mg, divided into several doses given throughout the day.
- If you are using 8 mg of betahistine dihydrochloride: Take 1-2 tablets by mouth three times daily.
- If you are using 16 mg betahistine dihydrochloride: Take 1/2 - 1 tablet orally three times daily.
- If you are using 24 mg Betahistine dihydrochloride: The total daily dose is 48 mg divided throughout the day. Your doctor will adjust your dosing regimen if necessary depending on how you respond to the medication.
Children (under 18 years of age):
- This medication is not recommended for use in children due to lack of evidence of effectiveness and safety.
- Take the medication exactly as recommended by your doctor. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- It may take up to two weeks for symptoms to start improving. It may also take a few months to get optimal relief.
- Treatment is more likely to prevent disease progression and subsequent hearing loss if you start treatment early in the disease.
- The dose of this medication does not need to be adjusted if you have liver or kidney problems.
- You may take the medication with meals or reduce the dose if you experience digestive side effects (such as abdominal discomfort, bloating, nausea, or indigestion).
Do not take Betahistine dihydrochloride:
- If you are allergic to betahistine dihydrochloride, or any of the ingredients of this medication. Tell your doctor about your allergy and signs.
Warnings and precautions:
- Stop taking the medicine immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, or dizziness.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms get worse or don't improve after a few weeks.
- Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you have bronchial asthma (a respiratory disease that causes breathing problems such as shortness of breath and wheezing).
- Or if you have ever had a stomach ulcer. Your doctor will monitor you closely if you have bronchial asthma or a history of stomach ulcers.
- Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor first.
Possible side effects:
- Common side effects are indigestion, nausea and headache.
- Other side effects (frequency is unknown) are allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face or throat and difficulty breathing),
- Gastrointestinal side effects (such as abdominal pain, flatulence, vomiting)
- and allergic reactions of the skin or subcutaneous tissue (such as urticaria; itching; rash; sudden swelling of the neck, face, or extremities).
Other medicines and betahistine dihydrochloride:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, herbs, vitamins, and supplements.
- Tell your doctor before starting this medication if you take antihistamines (mainly used for allergies, nausea, and to help you sleep).