What does SERC 16 do?
It is used to treat: dizziness (vertigo) ringing in the ears (tinnitus) hearing loss suffered by people with Ménière’s disease.
Is betahistine sold over the counter?
Serc (betahistine) can easily be obtained from pharmacies outside the US, because it is often available over the counter. This form of Serc comes in commercial tablets in little blister packets, instead of in gelatin capsules made up individually by the compounding pharmacist.
Is SERC good for vertigo?
Serc contains betahistine. This medicine is called a histamine analogue. It is used to treat: dizziness (vertigo)
Is Serc the same as betahistine?
This drug (brand name Serc, chemical name betahistine), is advocated as a vestibular suppressant mainly for Meniere’s disease.
Can you buy betahistine over the counter uk?
Betahistine is a histamine analog and is a prescription only medication. It is also known by the brand name Serc. Betahistine is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière’s disease in the UK.
Is there an alternative to Betahistine?
Taking further into account a good and slightly favorable safety profile, there is evidence that the fixed combination of cinnarizine/dimenhydrinate is a potent and even superior alternative to betahistine in the treatment of vertigo related to peripheral vestibular disorders.
How can I get SERC?
Betahistine can also be easily obtained through US compounding pharmacies, with a prescription. It is difficult to see why an inert substance must be prescribed, but nevertheless, this is the situation in the US. Betahistine can be ordered at the very lowest prices from large compounding pharmacies.
Are Serc and Betahistine the same?
Betahistine is also known by the brand name Serc.
Why is betahistine no longer available in the United States?
Betahistine has been used for many years to treat vertigo (dizziness). It was taken off the market in the United States in 1970 because it was thought to be ineffective for vertigo, but is still used for this purpose in many other countries.