Betagen Tablets
Betahistine Dihydrochloride
8mg
Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.)
| Pack size | 50's (10's Blister x 5) |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | SAUDI ARABIA |
| Agent | Modern Pharmaceutical Co. |
| Retail Price | 30.00 AED |
Indications
Betagen Tablets 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
Betagen 8mg Tablets manufactured by Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.). Its generic name is Betahistine Dihydrochloride. Betagen is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Betagen Tablets is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.