Metastine 24 mg Tablets (Betahistine Dihydrochloride)

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 specific types of tumors such as adrenal tumors or pheochromocytomas. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to any component of this medication should also avoid it. Patients with a history of peptic ulcer or current active peptic ulcer, asthma patients, and those taking antihistamines should exercise special caution when using this medication. Taking this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, itching, skin rash, hives, palpitations, excitement, chest pain, sweating, and temporary skin redness may occur. The effectiveness of this medication may be reduced when taken in conjunction with antihistamines, so caution is advised when using them together. The safety of this medication has not been established in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant; thus, it should only be used when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed in children, so it should be used cautiously. Elderly individuals may have weakened body functions, so they should take it with caution, possibly reducing the dosage. Overdose may result in dry mouth, abdominal pain, drowsiness, nausea, and in severe cases, convulsions, but symptoms can fully recover with appropriate treatment. General emergency measures should be taken in case of overdose. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored away from direct sunlight and moisture. Additionally, transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may lead to accidents or degrade the quality of the drug.

• Dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal bloating
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• headache
• itching
• skin rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block light, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Blue rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle