About betahistin e dihyfrochl
Histamine analogue; antivertigo medicine
Used for
- Ménière’s disease symptoms, including vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing problems
Usual adult dose
Usually 16 mg three times daily, taken with food; dose may be adjusted by a clinician.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Bloating or stomach discomfort
Important warnings
- Use cautiously with asthma or a history of stomach ulcers.
- Avoid or seek specialist guidance with pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumour.
- May take several weeks to improve symptoms.
Pregnancy
Safety is uncertain; generally avoided during pregnancy unless a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Whether betahistine passes into breast milk is uncertain; use requires clinical advice.
Interactions
- Antihistamines may reduce the effects of betahistine or each other.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, including some used for depression or Parkinson’s disease, may increase betahistine exposure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.