Vertinor Tablet
Betahistine Dihydrochloride
8mg
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 100's Pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 3.00 |
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
Vertinor 8mg Tablet manufactured by Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride.