Vertin 8 Tablet

Betahistine Dihydrochloride
8mg
Abbott India Ltd.
Pack size 10's
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 10.00 NPR

Indications

Vertin 8 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 8 8mg Tablet manufactured by Abbott India Ltd.. Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride. Vertin 8 is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Vertin 8 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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