betagold 16mg tablet - Betahistine (16mg) medicine

Betagold 16mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ CNX Healthcare Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is betagold 16mg tablet used for?

Betagold 16mg Tablet contains Betahistine, a histamine analog used to treat vertigo and Meniere's disease. It works by improving blood flow in the inner ear and reducing pressure, thereby relieving symptoms like dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. It is typically taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

  • Generic Name: Betahistine
  • Manufacturer: CNX Healthcare Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š betagold 16mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Meniere's disease, vertigo, tinnitus

Off-label uses: Motion sickness, Vascular headaches

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Betahistine
Brand NameActivert 16mg Tablet
ManufacturerCNX Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassHistamine analog- Meniere's Disease
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues
Protein BindingLess than 5%
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via monoamine oxidase (MAO) and other pathways
Half-Life3-4 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal excretion as metabolites
BioavailabilityApproximately 70%
Onset of Action1-2 hours
Peak Plasma Time1-1.5 hours
Duration of Action6-8 hours

How It Works

Partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and H3 receptor antagonist

Mechanism Steps

1Partial agonist at histamine H1 receptors in inner ear blood vessels
2Antagonist at presynaptic H3 receptors, increasing histamine release
3Improves cochlear microcirculation and reduces endolymphatic pressure

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take betagold 16mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of betagold 16mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hypotension
  • Tachycardia
  • Bronchospasm

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions
  • Seizures
  • Palpitations

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Antihistamines Moderate May reduce effectiveness of betahistine
MAOIs Moderate Increased risk of side effects

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Antihistamines
  • MAO inhibitors

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • CNS depressants

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • None reported

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase dizziness; avoid concurrent use

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betahistine, pheochromocytoma, severe hypotension

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Blood pressure, heart rate, symptom improvement

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; avoid use

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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