Vertin 16 Tablet

Betahistine Dihydrochloride
16mg
Abbott India Ltd.
Pack size 10's
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 14.00 NPR

Indications

Vertin 16 Tablet is used for: 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.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contra Indications

Phaeochromocytoma. Porphyria.

Precautions

Active peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May antagonise antihistamines. May decrease bronchodilator effects of beta-2 agonists.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Betahistine Dihydrochloride : 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

Vertin 16 16mg Tablet manufactured by Abbott India Ltd.. Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride. Vertin 16 is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Vertin 16 Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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