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Indications
Betatin Tablet is used for:
Meniere's disease, tinnitus and/or progressive loss of hearing, vertigo, dizziness.
Adult Dose
Adult:
Initially, 8-16 mg tid.
Maintenance: 24-48 mg daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Phaeochromocytoma. Porphyria.
Precautions
Active peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May antagonise antihistamines. May decrease bronchodilator effects of beta-2 agonists.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Betahistine Dihydrochloride :
Rash, pruritus, urticaria, dyspepsia, nausea, peptic ulcer disease, headache, dizziness, insomnia.
Mechanism of Action
Betahistine improves the microcirculation in the labyrinth which reduces endolymphatic pressure.
Note
Betatin 8 mg Tablet manufactured by Renata PLC.. Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride. Betatin is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Betatin Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.