Biohistin 16mg Tablet

Uses / Indications: Biohistin 16mg Tablet is used in vertigo and Meniere's disease. It helps to reduce the episodes of vertigo associated with Meniere's disease.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Biohistin can only decrease the number and severity of attacks of vertigo (dizziness), hearing loss and tinnitus (noise in the ear), it will not completely stop them. You may need to take Biohistin for 6-12 months to see if it helps to relieve your symptoms. If it helps, then you can continue to use it. Do not take Biohistin if you have a history of hypersensitivity to betahistine or you have pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of adrenal glands. Take special care and inform your doctor if you have History of porphyria Peptic ulcer Asthma Low blood pressure Hereditary problem of intolerance to some sugars History of allergic reactions

Side Effects:
• Headache, Nausea, Dyspepsia.

How to use:
• 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. Biohistin 16mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Betahistine can cause mild stomach problems. Taking it with food can help to minimize stomach upset.

How it works:
• Biohistin 16mg Tablet improves blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid in the inner ear.

Faq for medicine:
• Is Biohistin useful for the treatment of a migraine associated vertigo? : Biohistin is seen to be useful in the treatment of vertigo associated with a migraine in some clinical studies. However, this is not an approved use and it should be taken only when advised by a doctor. It is indicated for the treatment of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with ménière's syndrome.|Can I use Biohistin for the treatment of benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo? : Use of Biohistin is seen to provide long-term relief and good clinical outcomes in patients with paroxysmal positional vertigo when used along with physical maneuver. It is also seen to be beneficial in patients who are unfit or are unable to do the physical maneuvers.|Can I take Biohistin with paracetamol? : Biohistin can be taken with paracetamol. There are no reported drug drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together. |Is Biohistin addictive? : No, addictive potential has not been reported with Biohistin. It shows no withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.|Is Biohistin good for dizziness? : Biohistin is not indicated for the treatment of dizziness. It is caused by breathing too heavily (hyperventilation) or anxiety. Many a times patient confuse dizziness with vertigo (spinning sensation). It is only indicated for the relief of vertigo, tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ear) and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.|Is it safe to take Biohistin with propranolol? : Biohistin and propranolol can be taken together. Biohistin is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and propranolol is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.|Does Biohistin make you sleepy? : Biohistin does not make you sleepy. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Is Biohistin available over the counter? : No, Biohistin is not an over the counter medicine. It is available with doctor's prescription only.|Can I take Biohistin with prochlorperazine? : Biohistin and prochlorperazine can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.|Can Biohistin cause an increase in blood pressure? : Biohistin has not shown to cause an increase in blood pressure. Rather, it can cause a small fall in blood pressure due to its property to dilate blood vessels. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Why is the use of Biohistin contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma? : Pheochromocytoma is an adrenal gland tumor and it causes excessive release of hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that control heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. Biohistin may provoke the release of hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine from the site of this tumor and cause a hypertensive crisis which can be life threatening.|When should I stop taking Biohistin? : Do not stop taking Biohistin until you are asked by your doctor to do so. Keep taking it for as long as your doctor has asked you to. You may need to take Biohistin up to 6 months or more for the right effect to come.|Can I use Biohistin for motion sickness? : No, Biohistin is not indicated for the treatment of motion sickness as the present clinical data has not proven its efficacy. Motion sickness is a feeling of nausea and lightheadedness when you travel by train, car or by plane. Biohistin is used for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).|Is Biohistin useful in the treatment of anxiety? : No, Biohistin is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. It is a histamine analog indicated for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).|Would Biohistin be useful for treating an ear infection? : No, Biohistin is not indicated for the treatment of ear infection as it has no antibiotic action. It is a histamine analog indicated for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).|Can I take Biohistin with antibiotics? : Biohistin and antibiotics can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when Biohistin is taken with antibiotics. However, interactions may exist as there is a large number of Flunarizine with different actions and they can have different effects. So, talk to your doctor before using them together.|Is Biohistin an antihistamine? : No, Biohistin is not an antihistamine. It has a histamine-like action which helps in improving blood flow in the inner ear and decreasing vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and nausea.|Can I take Biohistin with antihistamine medicines? : Biohistin should not be taken with antihistamine medicines like dimenhydrinate as Biohistin has histamine like action. Using the two medicines together which have opposite actions may actually lower the efficacy of both the medicines.|Can I take Biohistin with ibuprofen? : Biohistin can be taken with ibuprofen. There are no reported drug-drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together. |Does Biohistin cause weight gain? : Use of Biohistin has not shown to cause weight gain. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Is Biohistin safe? : Biohistin is safe if used for a prescribed duration in doses as prescribed by your doctor. However, there are some very common side effects that you can experience at effective doses with its use like headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Can I take Biohistin with vitamin D? : Biohistin and vitamin D can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.|Can I take Biohistin with cetirizine? : Biohistin should not be taken with cetirizine as it has antihistamine action and Biohistin has histamine like action and using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.|Can I use Biohistin for nausea? : Biohistin is useful in the treatment of nausea and vertigo associated with an underlying ear disease like Meniere's disease. It is also seen to be useful in vertigo associated with a migraine.|Would Biohistin be useful for treating labyrinthitis? : Biohistin does not treat labyrinthitis, however, it is useful in relieving the symptoms associated with labyrinthitis which includes dizziness, loss of balance, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and vertigo.|When does Biohistin start working? : The maximum level of Biohistin is achieved within one hour of oral intake. However, you would start to feel relief in your symptoms in less time.|Can use of Biohistin make you lose weight? : Biohistin has not shown to cause any weight loss. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia. In case you experience any abnormal weight loss while taking Biohistin, consult your doctor as it may be due to an underlying condition that needs attention.|Does Biohistin cause headache? : Yes, headache is a commonly reported side effect of Biohistin. You can take a painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen for the relief of your headache. However, if it is very severe and is not controlled by a painkiller, consult your doctor as Biohistin may need a dose adjustment.|Can I take Biohistin with warfarin? : Biohistin and warfarin can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.|Is Biohistin a steroid? : No, Biohistin is not a steroid. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome|Can I take Biohistin with amitriptyline? : Biohistin has not been clinically studied when used along with amitriptyline. So there are no reports of any drug-drug interactions or harmful effects when these are used together.|Does Biohistin cause drowsiness? : Biohistin has not been reported to cause drowsiness. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Is Biohistin a beta blocker? : No, Biohistin is not a beta blocker. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome. It can cause a small fall in blood pressure due to its property to dilate blood vessels.|Is Biohistin a diuretic? : No, Biohistin is not a diuretic. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome. A diuretic is a medicine, which removes excess water and electrolytes from the body through urine.|Is Biohistin a blood thinner? : No, Biohistin is not a blood thinner. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome.|Can I take Biohistin with propranolol? : Biohistin and propranolol can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.

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