How Much Does Serc Cost In South Africa

How Much Does Serc Cost In South Africa

How long can you take Serc tablets?

If you take betahistine every day it is unlikely to stop all attacks, but it may reduce the number and/or the severity of your attacks.

Your doctor may advise a trial of betahistine for 6-12 months to see if it helps to reduce your symptoms. If it does, it can then be continued.

Is Serc good for dizziness?

Serc contains betahistine. This medicine is called a histamine analog. It is used to treat: dizziness (vertigo).

Is medicine expensive in South Africa?

Pharmacies in South Africa are accessible in most places and medicines are generally relatively affordable; this is because the government fixes the prices.

You can search the Medicine Price Registry to find out information about what different forms of medication should cost.

Can you just stop taking Serc?

Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you. 

Do not stop taking Serc, or change the dosage, without checking with your doctor.

How can I identify the side that is affected by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?

Steps to determine affected side:

Sit on bed so that if you lie down, your head hangs slightly over the end of the bed.

Turn head to the right and lie back quickly.

Wait 1 minute.

If you feel dizzy, then the right ear is your affected ear.

If no dizziness occurs, sit up.

Wait 1 minute.

Turn head to the left and lie back quickly.

Wait 1 minute.

If you feel dizzy, then the left ear is your affected ear.

What is Serc 16 mg used for?

It is used to treat: dizziness (vertigo)ringing in the ears (tinnitus)hearing loss suffered by people with Ménière’s disease.