Bestine 16mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Betahistine (16mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Histamine Analog
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Histamine analog- Meniere's Disease
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	737

FAQ

Is Bestine 16mg effective?

Bestine 16mg is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bestine 16mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What are the common side effects of Bestine 16mg?

Bestine 16mg can cause mild stomach problems such as vomiting, stomach pain, stomach swelling (abdominal distension), and bloating. You can reduce the chances of getting these side effects by taking Bestine 16mg with food. However, the absorption of Bestine 16mg may get reduced when taken with food.

What if I forget to take a dose of Bestine 16mg?

If you forget a dose of Bestine 16mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

What are the causes of vertigo?

Vertigo may be caused either by a sudden drop in blood pressure or because of being dehydrated. Many people feel lightheaded if they get up too quickly from sitting or lying down. Along with that, motion sickness, certain medicines, and problems with your inner ear (Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma) may cause vertigo. It is important to know that sometimes vertigo can be a symptom of other disorders (multiple sclerosis, following head trauma) as well.

Is Bestine 16mg effective?

What is Meniere's disease? Does it go away?

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the balance and hearing organs in the inner ear. The symptoms include vertigo, fluctuations in hearing, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and pressure in the ears. Along with that, one may experience dizziness which in turn may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment for Meniere's disease depends on various factors. Hence, an open discussion with the doctor can help to determine the best treatment strategy in your personal case.

What if I forget to take a dose of Bestine 16mg?

Is stress a reason for vertigo?

Mental stress can trigger vertigo. It can make many forms of vertigo worse, but will not, by itself, produce vertigo.

What are the triggers for Meniere's disease?

Meniere's disease can be triggered by conditions like stress, overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, additional illnesses, and pressure changes. Along with that, certain foods such as dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, and foods with high sodium content may trigger Meniere's disease. A 2-gram/day low-salt diet can help control vertigo in Meniere's disease.

How long should Bestine 16mg be taken?

Duration of treatment with Bestine 16mg may vary from patient to patient. Some people respond rapidly to treatment while others may take some time. Hence, it is advised to take your tablets regularly and wait for the results patiently. Consult the doctor if not sure.

How long should Bestine 16mg be taken?

What if you forget to take Bestine Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bestine 16mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Bestine 16mg Tablet Reviews

Bestine 16mg is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. This medicine helps relieve the symptoms by reducing the amount of fluid.

Bestine 16mg should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what is the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and you should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

The most common side effects include headache, feeling sick, and indigestion (dyspepsia). You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems.

Before taking this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, or high or low blood pressure. You must also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking, to make sure you are safe. Also speak to your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

How Bestine 16mg Tablet Works

Bestine 16mg is a histamine analog. It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of Ménière's disease). Bestine 16mg additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of Ménière's disease.

How to Use Bestine 16mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bestine 16mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Bestine 16mg Tablet

In Treatment of Meniere's disease: Bestine 16mg improves blood flow to the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. It is this pressure that is thought to cause the symptoms of nausea, vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and hearing loss in people who have Ménière’s disease. This medicine makes the symptoms milder and reduces the number of times you get the symptoms. It will be more effective if you take this medicine regularly as prescribed so try not to miss doses. It may take a couple of weeks before you notice any improvements but keep taking it, even if you do feel better until your doctor advises it is safe to stop.

Uses of Bestine 16mg Tablet

Treatment of Meniere's disease

Bestine 16mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Bestine 16mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Bestine 16mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bestine 16mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bestine 16mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Bestine 16mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Bestine 16mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Bestine 16mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
You have been prescribed Bestine 16mg to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease.