Vertinor Tablet

Betahistine Dihydrochloride
8mg
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size100's Pack
Retail Price3.00

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.

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