Betahistine
Sold as Vertin, Serc, Hidrist, Dahide, Trevigo, Menivert, Zygovert, Zyventi, Hytoseal, Revihist, Betahistine unicorn, Bistochira
N-Methyl-2-pyridin-2-ylethanamine
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 2366.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 10
- Registrations
- 24
- Schedule source
- Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories S.A. (Pty) Ltd | Vertin, Serc | 8, 16, 24, 48 | 320034, 320035, 380040, 440458, 560755 | S3 | None |
| Aurogen South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Hidrist, Dahide | 8 mg, 16 mg, 24 mg | 450571, 450572, 450573, 450574, 450575, 450576 | S3 | None |
| Novagen Pharma (Pty) Ltd2 of 3 cancelled | Trevigo | 8 mg, 16 mg, 24 mg | 450577, 450578, 450579 | S3 | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCertificate held by Pharmacare limited | Menivert | 24mg | 460960 | S3 | PIPIL |
| Zydus Healthcare (Pty) Ltd | Zygovert, Zyventi | Not stated | 470329, 470330 | S3 | None |
| Pharma Dynamics (Pty) LtdCancelled | Hytoseal | 24 MG | 480180 | S3 | None |
| Accord Healthcare (Pty) Ltd | Revihist | 24 MG | 521028 | S3 | None |
| Unicorn Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd | Betahistine unicorn | 24 mg | 550469 | S3 | PIPIL |
| Evohealth (Pty) Ltd | Bistochira | 8, 16, 24 | 570804, 570805, 570806 | S3 | None |
| Schering (Pty) Ltd | Serc | Not stated | C0644 | S3 | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertin 8 EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8,0 mg | 8 | 32003432/5.6/0034 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Vertin 16 EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 16,0 mg | 16 | 32003532/5.6/0035 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Serc 24 EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 | 38004038/5.6/0040 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Vertin 24 EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 | 44045844/5.6/0458 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Hidrist 8 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8,0 mg | 8 mgTablets | 45057145/5.6/0571 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Hidrist 16 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 16,0 mg | 16 mgTablets | 45057245/5.6/0572 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Hidrist 24 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 mgTablets | 45057345/5.6/0573 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Dahide 8 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8,0 mg | 8 mgTablets | 45057445/5.6/0574 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Dahide 16 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 16,0 mg | 16 mgTablets | 45057545/5.6/0575 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Dahide 24 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 mgTablets | 45057645/5.6/0576 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Trevigo 8 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8,0 mg | 8 mgTablets | 45057745/5.6/0577 | Cancelled | S3 | None |
| Trevigo 16 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 16,0 mg | 16 mgTablets | 45057845/5.6/0578 | Cancelled | S3 | None |
| Trevigo 24 MG tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 mgTablets | 45057945/5.6/0579 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Menivert EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24mgTablet | 46096046/5.6/0960Approved 2 June 2017 | Registered | S3 | PIPIL |
| Zygovert Each tablet contains BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | Not listed | 47032947/5.6/0329 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Zyventi Each tablet contains BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | Not listed | 47033047/5.6/0330 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Hytoseal 24 MG Each tablet contains BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 MG | 48018048/5.6/0180 | Cancelled | S3 | None |
| Revihist 24 MG Each tablet contains BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 MG | 52102852/5.6/1028 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Betahistine 24 unicorn EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 mgCapsule | 55046955/5.6/0469Approved 10 October 2023 | Registered | S3 | PIPIL |
| Serc 48 Each Tablet contains: Betahistine Dihydrochloride 48,0 mg | 48 | 56075556/5.6/0755 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Bistochira 8 EACH TABLET CONTAINS: BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 8,0 mg | 8 | 57080457/5.6/0804 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Bistochira 16 EACH TABLET CONTAINS: BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 16,0 mg | 16 | 57080557/5.6/0805 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Bistochira 24 EACH TABLET CONTAINS: BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 24,0 mg | 24 | 57080657/5.6/0806 | Registered | S3 | None |
| Serc EACH TABLET CONTAINS BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 4 mg | Not listed | C0644 | Old Medicine | S3 | None |
Regulatory status
Where S3 sits on the scale
Needs a doctor's prescription, dispensed by a pharmacist.
Schedule 3 medicines can only be sold on a prescription from an authorised prescriber, such as a doctor or dentist. A pharmacist dispenses the medicine once they have the written prescription, or a verbal instruction from a prescriber they know. Its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.
Schedule S3, matched to the Consolidated Schedules by ingredient, confidence high.
Who may supply: A pharmacist dispensing against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); manufacturers and wholesalers may supply people who may lawfully possess it; and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Betahistine hydrochloride
S3: Betahistine
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 3211
Pharmacological class: Histamine. (class 5.6)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
Menivert, Pharmacare limited û woodmead is scheduled S3 in its official SAHPRA documents, read with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.