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Indications & Uses
Betatin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: Treatment usually starts at 8 to 16mg taken three times a day, preferably with meals. Maintenance doses generally fall between 24 and 48mg daily, and the daily dose should not go beyond 48mg. Dosage can be adjusted to suit each patient's needs, and improvement is sometimes seen only after a couple of weeks of treatment. No data are available for patients with liver or kidney impairment. Data in elderly patients are limited, so betahistine should be used with caution in this group. Children and adolescents: Betahistine tablets are not recommended for anyone under 18, since safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.
Side Effects
Betatin is generally well tolerated, and no serious side effects are known to occur with its use. Some people may experience mild issues such as stomach upset, headache, skin rash, or itching.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution is warranted when treating patients who have, or have had, a peptic ulcer, since betahistine can occasionally bring on dyspepsia. The medicine should also be used carefully in people with bronchial asthma. Because it may worsen urticaria, skin rashes, or allergic rhinitis, betahistine should be prescribed cautiously to patients with these conditions, and the same caution applies in patients with severe hypotension. It should not be taken by patients with the rare hereditary conditions of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Effects on driving and using machines: Betahistine has rarely been reported to cause drowsiness. Patients who notice this effect should avoid driving or operating machinery until it passes.
Contraindications
Betahistine should not be used by patients with phaeochromocytoma. Because it is a synthetic analogue of histamine, it can trigger the release of catecholamines from the tumour, which may cause severe hypertension. It should also be avoided in anyone with known hypersensitivity to the active substance.