Betaserc 16mg #30

Betaserc instruction for use

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The drug Betaserc is an analog of histamine of synthetic origin.

Form of formulation and composition of the preparation

Betaserc is available in the form of rounded tablets of white or almost white color, convex on both sides. The drug is produced by a dosage of 8, 16 and 24 mg of active ingredient.
The main active substance of the drug is beta-histidine dihydrochloride, as well as auxiliary components - talc, citric acid, silicon dioxide, cellulose, mannitol.

Pharmacological properties of the drug

Betaserc tablets are a drug that, when ingested, improves microcirculation of the blood in the ear maze. The drug is widely effective in the presence of the patient's violations of the vestibular apparatus, ringing in the ears, dizziness caused by the pathology of the vestibular apparatus.
After taking the pill, the main active substance of the drug is quickly absorbed through the mucosa of the digestive canal in the blood. The maximum concentration of the drug is observed in the blood plasma as early as 2.5 hours after ingestion. The drug is excreted from the body by the natural way through the kidneys within a day after taking the pill.
With regular administration of this drug, patients do not become addicted to the drug. In addition, Betaserc does not have a sedative effect on the central nervous system and can be used to treat elderly patients.

Indications for use

Betaserc tablets are prescribed to patients for treatment and prevention of the following conditions:
    Disturbances in the functioning of the vestibular apparatus or the ear maze;
    Noise and ringing in the ears;
    Headaches and dizziness, accompanied by pawning of ears, hearing loss;
    Nausea, vomiting, arising on the background of pain in the ears;
    Dropsy of the labyrinth of the ear or inner ear;
    As part of complex therapy for atherosclerosis;
    As part of a comprehensive treatment for violations of the brain that occur against the background of the resulting injury or stroke;
    As a part of complex therapy in case of insufficient blood supply of blood vessels in the vertebral area;
    Meniere's syndrome.

Betaserc with cervical osteochondrosis

The use of Betaserc for cervical osteochondrosis makes sense in the presence of vertebral artery syndrome or the presence of vertebrogenic cervicocranium.

Method of administration and dosage

Betaserc tablets are for oral use. The drug is recommended to be taken with food, without chewing, and immediately swallowing, drink plenty of liquid.
The dosage of the drug and the duration of the course of therapy are determined by the doctor in strictly individualized order for each patient. This largely depends on the patient's body weight, age, severity of the clinical symptoms of the disease, the severity of the pathology and the presence of co-occurring problems.
In addition, the dose is adjusted depending on the dosage of the drug: for example, 8 mg tablets are prescribed 2 times 2-3 times a day, 16 mg tablets are indicated 1 unit 2 times a day, and 24 mg tablets are prescribed for 1 unit 1-2 times a day, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the severity of his disease. The course of treatment of this drug is quite long, as evidenced not only by the opinions of doctors, but also by the patients who took it.

Contraindications for use

The preparation Betaserc according to the instructions has a number of contraindications, which include:
    Individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
    Stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the stage of exacerbation;
    Bronchial asthma;
    Pheochromocytoma;
    Ulcerative colitis in the anamnesis.

Side effects

In most cases, Betaserc tablets are well tolerated by patients and only occasionally the development of side effects is possible in the form of:
    Allergic skin rashes;
    Hives;
    Nausea and vomiting;
    Stomach ache;
    Diarrhea;
    Inflammation and increased gas production;
    Inflammation of the intestines - colitis.
In rare cases, the development of Quincke edema is possible, especially in people prone to allergic reactions to medications.

Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation

The drug Betaserc should not be taken to women in the first trimester of pregnancy. There is no data on the safety of the main active substance in relation to the developing embryo, in addition, in the first trimester of pregnancy, the whole organism of the unborn child is formed, and the use of any medicinal substances can roughly break this delicate process, causing abnormalities in the fetus.
The use of this drug in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy is possible after a thorough assessment of the benefit / risk. If it is necessary to treat Betaserc, the doctor appoints the future mother a minimally effective dose of the drug, while constantly monitoring her condition, the course of pregnancy and fetal development in the uterus.
The use of the drug in the period of breastfeeding is possible only if the expected benefit for the mother will be much higher than the possible complications for the baby. In order that the child's body does not get medicated substances for the period of treatment with this drug, it is recommended to solve the problem of temporary discontinuation of breastfeeding or the transfer of the baby to the milk formula.

An overdose of the drug

As a rule, with strict adherence to the dose prescribed by the doctor, overdose cases are very rarely detected. When self-treatment with Betasercom, uncontrolled use of tablets, exceeding the recommended daily dose, it is possible to develop the following symptoms in the patient:
    Stomach ache;
    Nausea and vomiting;
    Pain in the temples, dizziness;
    Decrease in blood pressure;
    Tachycardia and increased heart rate;
    Dyspnea;
    Hyperemia of the face, a feeling of heat in the head.
In rare cases, with an overdose, the patient may experience bronchospasm and respiratory depression. When these symptoms appear, the drug should be discontinued immediately and consult a doctor. Patient with an overdose of the drug is symptomatic treatment.

Interaction with other medicinal products

The drug is not recommended at the same time prescribed with antihistamines, because in this case, its therapeutic effect is reduced.
With the simultaneous use of Betaserc with its analogs, the risk of side effects and overdose increases dramatically, which should be taken into account.

Conditions of storage

Betaserc tablets are dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription. The drug should be stored at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees, avoiding direct sunlight on the package. Shelf life of the tablets is 5 years from the date of manufacture. At the end of this period, the drug should not be taken.