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Verahit

Verahit

betahistine

Manufacturer:

Globela Pharma

Distributor:

Trumed
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Betahistine HCl
Indications/Uses
Meniere's syndrome, symptoms of which may include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss & nausea.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Initially 8-16 mg tid. Maintenance dose range: 24-48 mg daily. Daily dose should not exceed 48 mg.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ pheochromocytoma.
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Special Precautions
Caution in patients w/ history of peptic ulcer. Clinical intolerance has been shown in bronchial asthma patients; carefully monitor patients during therapy. Avoid use during pregnancy. Weigh importance of taking the medicine by the mother against the benefits of breastfeeding & potential risk for the child. Not recommended in childn & adolescents age <18.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Headache, occasional drowsiness; dyspepsia (mild gastric complaints eg, vomiting, GI pain, abdominal distension & bloating), nausea.
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Drug Interactions
Inhibition of metabolism by drugs that inhibit MAO including MAO subtype B (eg, selegiline). Interaction of betahistine w/ antihistamines may in theory affect the efficacy of one of these drugs.
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Storage
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Description
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MIMS Class
Antivertigo Drugs
ATC Classification
N07CA01 - betahistine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Verahit tab 16 mg
Packing/Price
100's