Betavert 48 mg (Betahistine)

Betavert 48 mg

Betavert 48 MG Tablet is the medicine prescribed in case of Meniere’s disease. It basically reduces the number of episodes of vertigo associated with this disease. Besides this, hearing problems or tinnitus which occur as the common symptoms of Meniere’s disease, are also relieved by the application of Betavert 48 MG Tablet.

This medicine cannot stop these symptoms completely but definitely helps to minimise them. Betavert 48 MG Tablet is analogous to histamine. It works on the mechanism of reducing pressure due to excess fluid in the inner ear. This is done by improving the blood flow to the inner ear.

Presence of excess fluid there can convey signals to the brain resulting in the symptoms like nausea, spinning sensations or dizziness. Betavert 48 MG Tablet minimises the nerve signals which are sent from the inner ear to the brain and helps to relieve such symptoms of Meniere’s disease.

It may worsen the symptoms of breathing problems; hence talk to your doctor if you have asthma.
Liver disease may result in the building up of medication in the body, causing more side effects.
It may lead to an increase in the symptoms associated with a stomach ulcer. You must have a detailed discussion with your doctor about the effect of this drug.
There are some side effects which are caused due to Betavert 48 MG Tablet in certain cases. Those may include nausea, headache, indigestion, bloating, stomach pain etc. These may or may not require consultation with the doctor depending upon the severity. The effects of these can be reduced effectively if Betavert 48 MG Tablet is taken with meals.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

Use

This medication can be used in below-mentioned conditions

Hearing Loss

Tinnitus

Vertigo

Meniere’s Disease

Dosage

Betavert 8 mg
Betavert 16 mg
Betavert 24 mg
Betavert 48 mg

Side Effects

This medication can cause below-mentioned side effects

Headache

Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Heartburn

Vomiting

Nausea

Indigestion

Rash

Urticaria

Pruritus

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

If you miss a dose of this drug, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Work

This medication acts as a histamine analogue. It works as a partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and histamine H3-receptor antagonist, thus reduces the pressure in the inner ear by increasing the blood flow.