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Beti Won Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Beti Won Tablet 24 mg (Betahistine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Betahistine Hydrochloride›24mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White or yellowish colored rhomboid tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201902871 · Notified 2019.05.03

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of Ménière’s disease (dizziness, tinnitus, etc.)

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

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with specific conditions such as adrenal tumors or pheochromocytoma. Additionally, patients with an allergic reaction to any component of this medication should avoid taking it. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or currently active ulcers, asthma patients, and those taking antihistamines should use this medication cautiously. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and abdominal bloating. Rarely, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain have also been reported. Symptoms such as headache, itching, and skin rash may also occur, and rarely hives, palpitations, agitation, chest pain, sweating, and transient erythematous rashes may appear. When taken with antihistamines, this medication's effectiveness may be reduced, so caution is needed when using 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 established. In children, there isn't sufficient information on the safety of this medication; therefore, it should be used cautiously. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, so care should be taken to reduce the dosage, if necessary. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as dry mouth, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and nausea may occur, and at very high doses, seizures may occur. If overdose is suspected, prompt general emergency care is required. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should be stored away from direct sunlight and moisture. Additionally, transferring it to another container could jeopardize its quality and cause accidents.

Side effects

  • Dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal bloating
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • headache
  • itching
  • skin rash
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  • urticaria
  • 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 is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in an opaque container. It is also important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or yellowish colored rhomboid tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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