Betahistin Orifarm Generics
This medicine helps treat symptoms of Meniere's disease, like dizziness, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss, by improving blood flow in the inner ear.
Form
tabletti
Strength
8 mg
Active Ingredient
Betahistine dihydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orifarm Generics A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The usual daily dose is 24-48 mg, divided into two or three doses.
Method
Take the tablets with or after a meal, swallowing them whole or halved with some liquid.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 48 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Digestive upset
- •Headache
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., rash, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, fainting)
- •Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- •Mild stomach problems (e.g., vomiting, stomach pain, bloating)
- •Drowsiness
- •Skin allergies (e.g., hives, rash, itching)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to betahistine dihydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have or have had a stomach ulcer.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have asthma.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have hives, a rash, or allergic rhinitis.
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- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have very low blood pressure.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are taking antihistamines (allergy medicines).
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Use with caution if you are over 65 years old.