Elise Tablets 16 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

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 daily.

This medication should not be used by patients with certain tumors such as adrenal tumors or pheochromocytoma. Additionally, individuals with allergic reactions to the components of this medication should not take it. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with a history of peptic ulcers or currently active ulcers, asthma patients, and those taking antihistamines. Taking this drug may result in gastrointestinal side effects such as dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Reports have also noted symptoms such as headache, itching, skin rashes, hives, palpitations, excitement, chest pain, sweating, and temporary skin redness. The effectiveness of this medication may be diminished when taken concurrently with antihistamines, so caution is advised in such cases. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should take this medication only when the benefits are considered to outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy is not certain. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established in children, and there is limited experience with its use in this population. Elderly patients may have decreased physical function, so special caution should be taken to reduce the dosage. In case of overdose, symptoms such as dry mouth, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and nausea may occur, and seizures could happen at very high doses. General emergency treatment should be sought in case of overdose, and most symptoms recover completely. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. It is advisable to avoid transferring the medication to another container, as this may lead to accidents or degrade the quality of the medication.

• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal distension
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• headache
• itching
• skin rash

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-blocking, tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or yellowish round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle