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Beta Hist Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Beta Hist Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Betahistine Hydrochloride›24mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(Huons Meditech Co., Ltd.)
Appearance
Pale yellow oval tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201402950 · Notified 2014.07.03

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(Huons Meditech Co., Ltd.)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of Ménière's disease (including dizziness and tinnitus)

  • Dizziness
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
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Used to alleviate symptoms of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss caused by Meniere's disease.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with certain conditions such as adrenal tumors or pheochromocytoma. Patients who have had allergic reactions to any components of this medication should also avoid taking it. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or currently active peptic ulcers, asthma patients, and those taking antihistamines should exercise caution when using this medication. During treatment, gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain may occur. Additionally, headaches, skin itching, rash, hives, palpitations, agitation, chest pain, sweating, and temporary skin rashes may also appear, so patients should be closely monitored. Taking antihistamines concurrently may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so careful judgment is required if taking them together. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been fully established. The safety of this medication has not been adequately validated in children, so caution is necessary when using it in this population. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so care should be taken to adjust the dosage as needed. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as dry mouth, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and nausea may occur, and in severe cases, seizures may occur, but the majority of cases recover completely. Emergency treatment is important in cases of overdose. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container should be avoided as it may cause accidents or degrade the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • Dyspepsia
  • 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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow oval tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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