Betahistine Stada
Betahistine Stada is used to treat Ménière's disease, which causes 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
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 16 mg three times a day. Your doctor may reduce your dose to 8 mg three times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water, preferably with or after food. If taking more than one tablet a day, space them evenly and try to take them at the same time each day.
Important
The daily dose should not exceed 48 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Indigestion
- •Headache
RARE
- •Red, bumpy, or itchy skin rash.
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or neck.
- •A sudden drop in blood pressure.
- •Fainting.
- •Difficulty breathing.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to betahistine or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have high blood pressure caused by a tumor in your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Talk to your doctor before taking if you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, hives, rash, allergic rhinitis, or low blood pressure.
- Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine unless your doctor says it is absolutely necessary.
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- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine unless your doctor allows it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.3.2024)