Land: Bretland
Tungumál: enska
Heimild: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Betahistine dihydrochloride
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
N07CA01
Betahistine dihydrochloride
8mg
Oral tablet
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 04060000
SERC ® 8MG TABLETS (betahistine dihydrochloride) _ _ Serc contains betahistine. This medicine is called a histamine analogue. It is used to treat: dizziness (vertigo) ringing in the ears (tinnitus) hearing loss suffered by people with Ménière’s disease This medicine works by improving blood flow in the inner ear. This lowers the build up of pressure. DO NOT TAKE SERC IF: You are allergic to any of the ingredients in the tablets (see section 6 for further details). You have high blood pressure due to an adrenal tumour (phaeochromocytoma). If any of the above applies to you, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor. TAKE SPECIAL CARE AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF: you have a stomach ulcer you have asthma you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant you are breast-feeding If any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will tell you whether it is safe for you to start taking this medicine. Your doctor may also want to monitor your asthma while you take Serc. TAKING OTHER MEDICINES Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This includes herbal medicines. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: Anti-histamines - these may (in theory) lower the effect of Serc. Also, Serc may lower the effect of anti-histamines. Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) - used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease. These may increase the exposure of Serc. TAKING SERC WITH FOOD AND DRINK You can take Serc with or without food. PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING Do not take Serc if you are pregnant unless your doctor has decided that it is absolutely necessary. Ask your doctor for advice. Do not breast-feed while using Serc unless instructed by your doctor. It is not known if Serc passes into breast milk. DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Serc is not likely to affect your ability to drive or us Lestu allt skjalið