Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
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Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
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Beat 16mg Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Hazecure Pharma Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Betahistine (16mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Beat 16mg Tablet 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.

Beat 16mg Tablet 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.

Uses of Beat Tablet

Treatment of Meniere's disease

Benefits of Beat Tablet

In Treatment of Meniere's disease

Beat 16mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Beat Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Beat

Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain
Bloating

How to use Beat 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. Beat 16mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Beat Tablet works

Beat 16mg Tablet 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). Beat 16mg Tablet additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of Ménière's disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Beat 16mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Beat 16mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Beat 16mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Beat 16mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Beat 16mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Please consult your doctor. Please consult your doctor. Use of Beat 16mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe renal disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Beat 16mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Please consult your doctor. Please consult your doctor. Use of Beat 16mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Beat Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Beat 16mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Histamine Analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Histamine Analogues

Interaction with drugs

Taking Beat with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Selegiline (Oral Route) Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you experience Betahistine side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, or rash. Selegiline may decrease the metabolism of Betahistine.

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route) Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you experience Betahistine side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, or rash. Tranylcypromine may decrease the metabolism of Betahistine.... More

Azelastine (Eye Route) Moderate

Use Azelastine with Betahistine only if prescribed by your doctor. Azelastine may block the action of Betahistine.

Rasagiline (Oral Route) Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you experience Betahistine side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, or rash. Rasagiline may decrease the metabolism of Betahistine.

Azelastine (Nasal Route) Moderate

Use Azelastine with Betahistine only if prescribed by your doctor. Azelastine may block the action of Betahistine.

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Patient concerns

Please let me know iron rich dietary items for anemia

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

brocolli, beat root, oranges, banana, green vegetables, legumes

Suggest me best treatment for.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Beat treatment can be decided after doing physical examination of the patient's Neurological status

In my last pregnancy baby was aborted in 6th month of pregnancy after that we had tested karyotyping of baby but no reason was found in this report nor in any other report. I am 6 weeks pregnant and my Doctor has suggested me to take lonopin on daily basis till 6th month of pregnancy. So please suggest me that is it safe and necessary? Is there any substitute for this as i am very afraid of daily injection?

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It is safe but had the heart beat of the baby stopped or you had bleeding

My pregnancy blood test was positive and my beta hcg was 209 after 48 hours it was 918 and after next 72 hours it is 896. And then on next 24 hours it was 1916. And after another 5 days it was 7298. Had done with tvs. Doctor said its not growing. It is 6-7mm gestational sac on 5week 6 day. Before a week ago around 4-5 week of pregnacy it was approx 6 mm gestational sac. She said there is no chances now. Only 5 %. Is these leVels and scans are really poor? There is no hope or way to develop child. This pregnacy is occur with ivf procedure. I am worried. Please help. Is there any hope and should i go to miscarry this I am feeling stomach cramps and mild ohss too

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

If till this time feral node has not appeared with the feral heart beat then chances slim

I am 6 weeks pregnant.my last menstural cycle date was 9 may.I have had an ultrasound on 21st June.but the doctor wasn' t able to hear the heartbeat. She has recommended me the injection pubergen 500 every week and come back to ultrasound after 15 days. I am really worried as to why the heartbeat couldn't be heard .please consult me.

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT hear beat is seen within 6 weeks. However sometimes if the baby is actually smaller than 5 weeks or if the foetus is not viable the heart beat may not be visible. Please repeat scan in a week to check for heartbeat again.

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.

Is Beat 16mg Tablet effective?

Beat 16mg Tablet 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 Beat 16mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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.

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

If you forget a dose of Beat 16mg Tablet, 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.

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 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.

How long should Beat 16mg Tablet be taken?

Duration of treatment with Beat 16mg Tablet 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.

What are the common side effects of Beat 16mg Tablet?

Beat 16mg Tablet 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 Beat 16mg Tablet with food. However, the absorption of Beat 16mg Tablet may get reduced when taken with food.

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