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Mega Beta Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Mega Beta Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Betahistine Hydrochloride›24mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(Huons Co., Ltd.)
Appearance
Red oval tablet
Packaging
Domestic use: 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle Export use: 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200807391 · Notified 2008.07.03

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms of Ménière’s disease (e.g., dizziness and tinnitus)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The initial dose is 16 mg of betahistine hydrochloride per dose, administered orally 3 times daily with meals. The usual maintenance dose is 24 ~ 48 mg of betahistine hydrochloride per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(Huons Co., Ltd.)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of Ménière’s disease (e.g., dizziness and tinnitus)

  • Dizziness
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
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Used for dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss due to Meniere's disease.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The initial dose is 16 mg of betahistine hydrochloride per dose, administered orally 3 times daily with meals. The usual maintenance dose is 24 ~ 48 mg of betahistine hydrochloride per day.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used in patients with adrenal tumors or pheochromocytoma. It should also be avoided by individuals allergic to any of its components. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or active ulcers, asthma patients, and those taking antihistamines should use this medication with caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, and rarely nausea or vomiting, and gastric pain may occur when taking this medication. Symptoms such as headache, itching, skin rash, hives, palpitations, excitement, chest pain, sweating, and temporary erythrodermic rash have also been reported. Taking this medication with antihistamines may reduce its effectiveness, so caution is necessary when used together. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only take this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Safety in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it should be administered to children with caution. Elderly individuals may have reduced bodily functions, so dosage should be carefully adjusted accordingly. In case of overdose, symptoms like dry mouth, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and nausea may occur, and in severe cases, convulsions can happen. In such cases, receiving general emergency treatment is necessary, and most symptoms completely recover. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored away from direct sunlight and moisture. Additionally, transferring it to another container is not recommended as it may affect the quality.

Side effects

  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal bloating
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • headache
  • itching
  • skin rash
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  • hives
  • palpitations
  • excitement
  • chest pain
  • sweating
  • transient erythematous rash
  • dry mouth
  • abdominal pain
  • drowsiness
  • cramps

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in an airtight container that blocks light, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Red oval tablet

Package unit

Domestic use: 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle Export use: 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 30 tablets/bottle

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