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Betahistol 16 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Betahistol 16 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Betahistol 16 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Betahistol 16 Tablet include Headache, Indigestion. Some other side effects of Betahistol 16 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Betahistol 16 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betahistol 16 Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Betahistol 16 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Betahistol 16 Tablet related warnings section.
Betahistol 16 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Betahistol 16 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Betahistol 16 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Betahistol 16 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Betahistol 16 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Betahistol 16 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Betahistol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Betahistol 16 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Betahistol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betahistol 16 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Betahistol. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Betahistol 16 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betahistol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betahistol 16 Tablet on the Heart?
Betahistol can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betahistol 16 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betahistol 16 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Betahistol 16 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Betahistol 16 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betahistol 16 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Betahistol 16 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betahistol 16 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betahistol 16 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betahistol 16 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betahistol 16 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Betahistol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
Yes, Betahistol can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Betahistol can be taken with amitriptyline. Betahistol has not clinically evaluated when taken with amitriptyline. Hence there are no reported drug interactions are found between them.
No, Betahistol should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
Rarely, Betahistol causes drowsiness. However, If you experience drowsy after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
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