Buy One Get One free -Llimited Time Offer X
Betahistine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Betahistine safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Betahistine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Betahistine safe during breastfeeding?
Betahistine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Kidneys?
Betahistine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Liver?
Betahistine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Betahistine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Betahistine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betahistine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betahistine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betahistine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Betahistine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Betahistine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betahistine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betahistine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Betahistine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betahistine
Information about the interaction of Betahistine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Betahistine can be taken with paracetamol. There are no known interactions reported between them if taken together. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please inform your doctor if you experience any uncomplicated sign and symptoms after consuming this drug.
Betahistine is an analogue of histamine. It causes vasodilation and helps to improve blood flow in the ear and brain (stem cell). Thereby it prevents the frequency of episodes of vertigo in a patient with Meniere`s syndrome.
Betahistine can be taken orally or given by IM (Intramuscular). An oral form such tablet are taken 2 - 3 times daily preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Betahistine can be used to treat a migraine associated with vertigo. However, it is off-label use of this drug and should be taken only on doctor's advice. Its primary use is to treat vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
No, Betahistine does not treat motion sickness. It is antivertigo medicine used to treat vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Motion sickness is treated with ondansetron and another anti-nausea drug. It is well tolerated and has no side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)