Verbeta-16/Verbeta-24 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betahistine HCl

Indications/Uses

Reduces the symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus & hearing loss associated w/ Meniere's disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult (including elderly) Initially 16 mg tid. Maintenance: 24-48 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Phaeochromocytoma.

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Special Precautions

History of peptic ulcer; asthma. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes of various types, urticaria & itching; gastric upset, nausea & headache.

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Drug Interactions

Inhibited metabolism w/ MAO inhibitors including MAO subtype B (eg, selegiline). May decrease effect of β₂ agonists. Potentiated w/ salbutamol. Possible interaction w/ ethanol & maloprim.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antivertigo Drugs

ATC Classification

N07CA01 - betahistine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Verbeta-16 tab 16 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P3,200/box)

Form

Verbeta-24 dispersible tab 24 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P4,850/box)

Verbeta-16/Verbeta-24

betahistine

Manufacturer:

Torrent

Distributor:

Torrent