Betahistine Dihydrochloride Tablets

Product Description

COMPOSITION:

Each film coated tablet contains : 

Betahistine Dihydrochloride BP ....... 16 mg

Excipients ............................................. q.s

Colour : Red Oxide of Iron & Titanium Dioxide

INDICATION:

Betahistine is indicated for treatment of Meniere's syndrome, symptoms of which may include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and nausea

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Dosage

Adults:

Initial oral treatment is 8 to 16 mg three times daily, taken preferably with meals.

Maintenance doses are generally in the range 24 - 48 mg daily. Daily dose should not exceed 48 mg.

Children and adolescents:

Betahistine tablets are not recommended for use in children and adolescents below age 18 due to lack of data on safety and efficacy.

SIDE EFFECT:

Gastrointestinal disorders: 

Very Common: Dry Mouth, Diarrhoea

Common: nausea & dyspepsia

Nervous system disorders:

Common: headache

Allergic reactions: a red or lumpy skin rash or inflamed itchy skin swelling of your face, lips, tongue or neck

General disorder and administrative site conditions: asthenia.