BETAHISTINE VERTIHIST-8 x 150Tablets.
Brand Name: Vertihist.
Generic Name: betahistine dihydrochloride.
Strength: 8mg.
Class: Antivertigo agent.
Form: Tablets.
Pack size: 150 Tablets.
Amount: ₦11,300.

Description: Betahistine 8 mg tablets is an antivertigo medication used to treat symptoms of Ménière’s syndrome, which may include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and nausea.

Key features:
The tablets are white to off-white, round, and uncoated, debossed with ‘X’ on one side and ’87’ on the other. Betahistine is thought to work by dilating blood vessels in the inner ear, relieving pressure from excess fluid, and acting on smooth muscle.

Side effects:
Common side effects of betahistine include headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin reactions.

Caution:
• Caution is advised in patients with peptic ulcers, bronchial asthma, or pheochromocytoma.