Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Betahistine(48mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Cr
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Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what is the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and you should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Betavert OD 48 Tablet works by increasing the blood flow around the inner ear, which reduces the fluid pressure in the ear. This helps to relieve the symptoms of Meniere's disease, such as vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning sensation), ringing in the ears, nausea, and hearing loss.
Pharmacokinetics. Betahistine comes in both a tablet form as well as an oral solution, and is taken orally. It is rapidly and completely absorbed. The mean plasma elimination half-life is 3 to 4 hours, and excretion is virtually complete in the urine within 24 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Betavert
Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain
Bloating
The possible side effects of Betavert OD 48 Tablet 10's include feeling sick (nausea), bloating, and headache. The use of Betavert OD 48 Tablet 10's may also cause vomiting, and stomach problems so taking this medicine with food can reduce the stomach discomfort.
Information regarding the use of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Betavert OD 48 Tablet 10's is a “histamine analogue” that is indicated to treat symptoms such as ringing in your ears (tinnitus), dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Betavert OD 48 Tablet 10's may interact with other medicines that include MAO inhibitors (Isocarboxazid) other antihistamines (cetirizine, chlorpheniramine), and beta-2 agonists (salmeterol, formoterol). Drug-Food Interactions: No such interaction reported.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease.
It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Meniere's disease? Does it go away?
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the balance and hearing organs in the inner ear. The symptoms include vertigo, fluctuations in hearing, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and pressure in the ears. Along with that, one may experience dizziness which in turn may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment for Meniere's disease depends on various factors. Hence, an open discussion with the doctor can help to determine the best treatment strategy in your personal case.
Q. Is Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR effective?
Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What are the triggers for Meniere's disease?
Meniere's disease can be triggered by conditions like stress, overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, additional illnesses, and pressure changes. Along with that, certain foods such as dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, and foods with high sodium content may trigger Meniere's disease. A 2-gram/day low-salt diet can help control vertigo in Meniere's disease.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR?
If you forget a dose of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is stress a reason for vertigo?
Mental stress can trigger vertigo. It can make many forms of vertigo worse, but will not, by itself, produce vertigo.
Q. What are the causes of vertigo?
Vertigo may be caused either by a sudden drop in blood pressure or because of being dehydrated. Many people feel lightheaded if they get up too quickly from sitting or lying down. Along with that, motion sickness, certain medicines, and problems with your inner ear (Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma) may cause vertigo. It is important to know that sometimes vertigo can be a symptom of other disorders (multiple sclerosis, following head trauma) as well.
Q. How long should Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR be taken?
Duration of treatment with Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may vary from patient to patient. Some people respond rapidly to treatment while others may take some time. Hence, it is advised to take your tablets regularly and wait for the results patiently. Consult the doctor if not sure.
Q. What are the common side effects of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR?
Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR can cause mild stomach problems such as vomiting, stomach pain, stomach swelling (abdominal distension), and bloating. You can reduce the chances of getting these side effects by taking Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR with food. However, the absorption of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may get reduced when taken with food.
Q. Is Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR effective?
Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR?
If you forget a dose of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. How long should Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR be taken?
Duration of treatment with Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may vary from patient to patient. Some people respond rapidly to treatment while others may take some time. Hence, it is advised to take your tablets regularly and wait for the results patiently. Consult the doctor if not sure.
Q. What are the common side effects of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR?
Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR can cause mild stomach problems such as vomiting, stomach pain, stomach swelling (abdominal distension), and bloating. You can reduce the chances of getting these side effects by taking Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR with food. However, the absorption of Betavert OD 48 Tablet CR may get reduced when taken with food.
