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Serc
(betahistine dihydrochloride)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Serc work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Serc?
- What form(s) does Serc come in?
- Who should NOT take Serc?
- What side effects are possible with Serc?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Serc?
- What other drugs could interact with Serc?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02243878 | SERC 16 MG TABLET |
| 02247998 | SERC 24MG TABLET |
How does Serc work? What will it do for me?
Betahistine is one of the group of medicines that treats vertigo associated with Ménière's disease. Vertigo is a condition that causes sufferers to have a sensation of rotation or movement of themselves or their surroundings. Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes vertigo in addition to symptoms such as ringing in the ears, headache and loss of hearing. Betahistine is used to reduce the number of episodes of vertigo associated with Ménière's disease.
Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, please ask your doctor.
How should I use Serc?
The usual recommended dose of betahistine for adults is 8 mg to 16 mg three times daily. Betahistine is not recommended for use by children. To prevent stomach upset, it is recommended that this medication be taken with food. It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way you are taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember until it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medication at room temperature and protect from moisture.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Serc come in?
16 mg
Each round, biconvex, scored, white-to-almost-white tablet, with bevelled edges, one side inscribed "S", the other side with "267" on either side of the score, contains betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, colloidal anhydrous silica, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose and talc. The diameter of the tablet is 8.5 mm.
24 mg
Each round, biconvex, scored white-to-almost-white tablet, with bevelled edges, one side inscribed with "S", the other side with "289" on either side of the score, contains betahistine dihydrochloride 24 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, colloidal anhydrous silica, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose and talc. The diameter of the tablet is 10 mm.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take Serc?
Betahistine should not be used by anyone with:
- an allergy to the product or any of its ingredients
- a peptic ulcer or a history of the condition
- a condition known as pheochromocytoma
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