BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA
About
BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA belongs to the category of medications called 'anti-vertigo medication', primarily indicated in the treatment of Meniere’s disease and its symptoms including dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), feeling sick (nausea), and difficulty in hearing. Meniere’s disease is a medical condition that affects the inner ear caused by the building up of extra fluid inside the ear. In vertigo, a person feels that they are moving or spinning, but they are not moving. In tinnitus, a person feels a noise or ringing in their ears.
BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA contains two medicines: Betahistine and Ginkgo Biloba. Betahistine works by enhancing the blood flow to the affected part of the ear and reducing the amount of fluid in the inner ear. This drug also reduces the number of attacks a person can have. Ginkgo acts as an antioxidant that improves blood circulation in the brain, eyes, ears, and legs, thus improving these organ's better functioning.
Take BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA after taking a light meal with a colossal amount of water. Taking this medicine with or after a meal reduces the chances of the happening of stomach problems. BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA may cause some of the unpleasant effects that include feeling sick (nausea), indigestion (acid reflux), bloating or mild stomach ache, headache. Most of the unpleasant effects caused by this medicine do not require medical attention and will go in a couple of days. However, if the side effects worsen with time or do not pass in a couple of days, one should seek medical help.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA or its components. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA. BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is not allowed in patients under 18 years old. Consult with your doctor before taking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA if you have asthma, a stomach ulcer, skin rash, or low blood pressure. A person should tell their doctor about the medicines, herbal nonherbal products they are using. Avoid consuming alcohol along with BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA as it can make you dizzy.
Uses of BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA
Medicinal Benefits
BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is a combination of two medicines, namely; Betahistine and Ginkgo Biloba. Betahistine BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is a “histamine analog” that is indicated to treat symptoms such as ringing in your ears (tinnitus), dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease. It increases the blood flow to the inner ear and lowers the extra pressure build-up in the inner ear. By easing down the symptoms associated with Meniere's disease, this drug helps a person live their normal life. On the other hand, Ginkgo Biloba is an antioxidant that improves blood circulation in the brain, eyes, ears, and legs, thus helping in the better functioning of these organs.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Bloating
- Headache
- Upset stomach
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is not allowed to use in patients with porphyria and should be used with caution to patients with bronchial asthma. BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is not recommended during pregnancy since Ginkgo biloba may cause premature labor or heaving bleeding during childbirth. Ginkgo also passes into breast milk. Hence, please consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. This medication is not allowed to use in children and persons who have galactose intolerance. Vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss are common signs of Ménière's syndrome that can harm a person's ability to drive or operate any machine. This medicine can cause mild stomach discomfort, so taking it with food can reduce stomach problems. Avoid driving or operating machinery as BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA may interact with other medicines that include MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid), other antihistamines (cetirizine, chlorpheniramine), and beta-2 agonists (salmeterol, formoterol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No such interaction was reported. However, one should limit alcohol, caffeine, and high salt diet consumption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA cannot be used in conditions that include peptic ulcer, adrenal tumor, and asthma.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThere is no specific restriction on drinking alcohol, but some persons have reported that they have noticed a drastic improvement in their Ménière's disease after quitting alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionBETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is not recommended during pregnancy since Ginkgo may cause premature labor or heaving bleeding during childbirth. Please consult your doctor before taking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionGinkgo in BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is excreted into the breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionTaking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA affects a person's ability to drive, so one should avoid driving.
Liver
cautionBETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionBETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
unsafeThe use of BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is not recommended in children and adolescents whose age is less than 18 years due to a shortage of data on safety and effectiveness.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- A person should limit caffeine consumption like tea, soda, coffee, energy drinks, etc., as caffeine can stimulate the nervous system and may worsen tinnitus.
- Make a habit of waiting consistently for the whole day. One should not stay without eating for 4 hours. Limit alcohol consumption as this may reduce the chances of migraines.
- Get 8 hours of sleep, which helps the body to relax completely.
- A person should quit tobacco or smoking as it narrows the blood vessels and affects circulation, resulting in Ménière's disease.
Special Advise
It is advised to consume low sodium-containing foods as sodium may cause fluid retention and worsen the inner ear symptoms.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Meniere’s disease is a medical condition that affects the inner part o the ear. This disease usually happens when an abnormal amount of fluid gets accumulated in the inner ear due to improper fluid drainage, abnormal immune response, viral infection, and genetic predisposition. This disease's common signs and symptoms include vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and feeling of fullness in the ear.
Hearing loss: It may start or stop by itself. If proper treatment is not provided at the right time, it may even cause permanent hearing loss.
Vertigo: In this condition, a person experiences the false sensation of spinning or movement of objects that start and stop spontaneously. Episodes of vertigo last for 20 minutes to many hours but not more than a day.
Tinnitus: A person experience feelings of ringing, buzzing, whistling sound in the ear. People dealing with this disease often feel pressure in an affected ear.
FAQs
BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA contains Betahistine and Ginkgo Biloba. Betahistine is a histamine analog that works by improving the effect of histamine in the inner ear. Ginkgo Biloba works by increasing the blood flow to the brain and protects it from harmful chemical substances (free radicals).
This medicine may take a couple of weeks to show any noticeable improvement. Even if a person starts feeling better, they still need to take this medicine and should not stop it without asking the doctor.
A person taking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA is allowed to take any food or drink, but it is still better to eat a low-salt diet and avoid caffeine products that will help the medicine work more effectively.
You will need to take BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA for a long time to avoid symptoms of Ménière's disease. You will need to take a few months.
There is no clear evidence to suggest that taking BETAHISTINE+GINKGO BILOBA would decrease fertility in both men and women. However, if you are trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking it.
