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Meniere's Disease

Meniere’s disease affects the inner ear, the part that controls hearing and balance. It causes attacks of vertigo and hearing loss that can get worse over time, and it often affects only one ear. There is no cure, but medicines and other treatments can ease the symptoms.

Medicine used to treat Meniere's Disease

Betahistine Tablets

Betahistine

8mg · 16mg · 24mg

Betahistine tablets for Meniere's disease and vertigo. It increases blood flow in the inner ear, which may help with dizziness and balance.

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Key points

  • An attack brings vertigo with nausea or vomiting, ringing in the ear, muffled hearing and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
  • Attacks usually last at least 20 minutes but not more than 24 hours, and many people feel very tired afterwards.
  • Some people have many attacks in a short time; others have them less often.

Medicines listed for Meniere’s Disease

The listed product contains betahistine, a medicine for the symptoms of Meniere’s disease. It is thought to work by improving blood flow in the inner ear and reducing the build-up of pressure, which eases the attacks and makes them less frequent. Betahistine Tablets come in 8 mg, 16 mg and 24 mg, usually taken 3 times a day.

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