Can I donate blood while taking Betanil?

Donating blood while taking medication usually requires an individual assessment, as most medications disqualify you temporarily or permanently. Betanil Forte is a betahistine-containing drug that is mainly used to treat dizziness and labyrinth diseases. Betahistine is not listed in the group of medicines that automatically exclude the possibility of donating blood, but the final decision depends on the doctor qualifying the donor, who will assess the patient's health condition and the reason for using the medicine.

The general rule is that you should not donate blood while taking medication (except for vitamins, oral contraceptives and hormonal drugs during menopause), and after the end of treatment, you should wait a certain period of time, determined individually. Therefore, before donating blood, you should report the use of Betanil Forte to your healthcare professional and consult your qualifying doctor, who will make a decision based on your health condition and the nature of the treatment.

If you need more personalized advice, you can use teleconsultations here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/

The availability of Betanil Forte in pharmacies in Polish can be checked at the following address:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/10482/betanil-forte-tabletki/apteki