Menaril 16 Tablet
Betahistine Dihydrochloride
16 mg
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 50's Pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 5.00 |
Indications
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.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Phaeochromocytoma. Porphyria.
Precautions
Active peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Interactions
May antagonise antihistamines. May decrease bronchodilator effects of beta-2 agonists.
Adverse Effects
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
Menaril 16 16 mg Tablet manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride.