


Ask a doctor about a prescription for Betaserc
Betahistini dihydrochloridum
Betaserc contains betahistine. Betaserc is a type of medicine called a "histamine analogue".
Betaserc is used to treat Meniere's disease, which is characterized by the following symptoms:
In the symptomatic treatment of dizziness of vestibular origin.
Betaserc works by improving blood flow in the inner ear. This reduces increased pressure.
Do not take Betaserc if any of the above statements apply to you. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Betaserc.
Before taking Betaserc, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist if:
Betaserc is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking or have recently taken, including those obtained without a prescription and herbal medicines.
In particular, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:
You can take Betaserc with or without food. However, Betaserc may cause mild stomach upset (listed in section 4). Taking Betaserc with food may help reduce stomach upset.
It is not known whether Betaserc affects the fetus:
It is not known whether Betaserc passes into breast milk:
It is unlikely that Betaserc will affect your ability to drive or use machines.
However, remember that the diseases being treated with betahistine (Meniere's disease and dizziness) can cause dizziness and nausea and may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
You should always take Betaserc exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Betaserc is available in two strengths: 8 mg and 24 mg. The usual dose is:
If you are taking more than one tablet a day, you should spread the doses evenly throughout the day, e.g., take one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.
You should try to take the tablets at the same time each day. This will ensure a constant amount of medicine in your body. Taking the medicine at the same time each day will also help you remember to take it.
If you take more Betaserc than prescribed, you may experience nausea, drowsiness, or stomach pain. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
You should not stop taking Betaserc without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
If you have any further doubts about the use of Betaserc, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Betaserc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. After taking this medicine, the following side effects may occur:
If you experience an allergic reaction, you should stop taking Betaserc and consult your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately. The symptoms may be:
Common(occurring in less than 1 in 10 people):
If you experience any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
tel.: +48 22 49 21 301; fax: +48 22 49 21 309; Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Betaserc 8 mg betahistine dihydrochloride is available in the form of round, flat, white to almost white tablets with beveled edges. They have a diameter of 7 mm and are engraved with "256" on one side.
Betaserc, 8 mg is available in packs of 100 tablets, packaged in PVC/PVDC/Al blisters in a cardboard box.
For more detailed information, please contact the marketing authorization holder or the parallel importer.
Viatris Healthcare
Terhulpsesteenweg 6A
Mylan Laboratories SAS
Route de Belleville
Lieu dit Maillard
01400 Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
France
Medezin Sp. z o.o.
ul. Zbąszyńska 3
91-342 Łódź
Medezin Sp. z o.o.
ul. Zbąszyńska 3
91-342 Łódź
Marketing authorization number in Belgium, the country of export: BE071766
Parallel import authorization number: 334/19
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