Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet

Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing betahistine dihydrochloride, a histamine analogue from the original Abbott brand, used to manage the symptoms of Meniere’s disease and other conditions causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing disturbances. It works within the inner ear to help reduce the frequency and severity of dizzy spells, ringing in the ears, and the sense of hearing loss associated with these conditions.

Because betahistine is used to manage a diagnosed inner ear condition and requires a doctor’s assessment to confirm the cause of symptoms, Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet is only supplied against a valid prescription. Customers in Malaysia can consult a doctor online through DoctorOnCall, who will review symptoms and relevant medical history before issuing a prescription and dispensing the medicine under pharmacist supervision.

Betahistine dihydrochloride is a histamine analogue believed to improve blood flow in the inner ear (the labyrinth) and to reduce the pressure of the fluid (endolymph) that builds up in Meniere’s disease, which is thought to be responsible for triggering vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing disturbance. It is not a beta-blocker and does not act on the cardiovascular system; its action is centred on the inner ear and related neural pathways involved in balance.

Take Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset, and swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Continue treatment for the duration advised by your doctor, as benefit for Meniere’s disease symptoms is usually assessed over a period of regular use rather than after a single dose.

The typical adult dose is one 24mg tablet twice daily, or as otherwise directed by the prescribing doctor based on symptom severity and response to treatment. Do not change your own dose or stop treatment without discussing this with your doctor, as symptoms of Meniere’s disease may return if treatment is withdrawn abruptly.

Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet is typically stable for up to 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened; always check the expiry date printed on the packaging and do not use tablets that have expired.

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct light and moisture, in the original packaging until ready to use. Keep out of reach of children and pets at all times.

• Known hypersensitivity to betahistine or any component of the tablet
• Pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumour, due to the risk of hormone release
• Active peptic ulcer disease, used with caution and close monitoring
• Asthma, used with caution as betahistine has histamine-like activity that may theoretically affect airway symptoms

• Other antihistamine medicines may reduce the effectiveness of betahistine when taken together
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may increase betahistine levels in the body, requiring caution
• Taking the tablet with food can help reduce mild stomach discomfort
• Inform your doctor of all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter allergy products

• Take this medicine consistently as prescribed, as regular use over time is important for controlling Meniere’s disease symptoms
• Take with food if you notice stomach discomfort
• Report any new or worsening dizziness, hearing changes, or ringing in the ears to your doctor, even while on treatment
• Do not confuse this medicine with a beta-blocker; it does not affect heart rate or blood pressure
• Keep all follow-up appointments so your doctor can assess your response to treatment

Abbott Betaserc 24mg Tablet is used specifically for inner ear conditions such as Meniere’s disease and is not related to cardiac or blood-pressure-lowering beta-blocker medicines despite the similarity in name. Ongoing medical follow-up is important so your doctor can track symptom control and adjust treatment as needed.