Betatin 1616mg
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Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Betatin 16 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Betatin 16 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Betatin 16 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | SAFE Betatin 16 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Betatin 16 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betatin 16 may not be needed... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Betatin 16 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Betatin 16 is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the... View More
Uses of Betatin 16
- Meniere's disease
Side effects of Betatin 16
- Headache
- Nausea
How to use Betatin 16
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. Betatin 16 may be taken wi... View More
How Betatin 16 works
Betatin 16 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 c... View More
What if you forget to take Betatin 16?
If you miss a dose of Betatin 16, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Betatin 16 to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease.... View More
- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Meniere's disease, tinnitus and/or progressive loss of hearing, vertigo, dizziness.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Adult: Initially, 8-16 mg tid. Maintenance: 24-48 mg daily.
Contraindication
Phaeochromocytoma. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Betahistine improves the microcirculation in the labyrinth which reduces endolymphatic pressure.
Precaution
Active peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Rash, pruritus, urticaria, dyspepsia, nausea, peptic ulcer disease, headache, dizziness, insomnia.
Interaction
May antagonise antihistamines. May decrease bronchodilator effects of beta-2 agonists.
Alternative brand for Betatin 16
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