Version May 2024
Intestinal gas/bloating: Note: Adjust dose according to the number of problem foods per meal. Doses of 300 to 1,200 galactosidase units have been shown to provide improvements in reducing symptoms of bloating and flatus (Ref).
Tablet, chewable (Beano Extra Strength): Oral: 2 to 3 tablets per meal.
Tablet, orally disintegrating (Beano Meltaways): Oral: 1 tablet per meal.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Refer to adult dosing.
Intestinal gas/bloating: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling.
There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Hypersensitivity: Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs.
Disease-related concerns:
• Diabetes: Patients with diabetes mellitus should consult a health care provider prior to use; can produce 2 to 6 g of carbohydrates for every 100 g of food treated.
Special populations:
• Galactosemic patients: Patients who are galactosemic should consult their health care provider prior to use.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Heat exposure: Heat can inactivate; do not cook.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, chewable, oral:
beano®: 150 Galactosidase units [scored]
Tablet, orally disintegrating, oral:
beano® Meltaways: 300 Galactosidase units [strawberry flavor]
No
Oral: Must be administered just before the first bite of food identified to cause flatus and/or bloating.
Chewable tablet (Beano Extra Strength): May swallow or chew tablet. Take right before meals or first bite of food; do not cook.
Orally disintegrating tablets (Beano Meltaways): Take right before meals; place on tongue and allow to dissolve. Do not cook.
Oral: Must be administered just before or with first bite of food (up to 30 minutes after first bite) to be effective.
Chewable tablet (beano): Swallow or chew before or with initial bite of food. Do not cook into recipes; heating can inactivate the enzyme.
Orally disintegrating tablets (beano Meltaways): Take before meals; place on tongue and allow to dissolve.
Intestinal gas/bloating: Prevention of flatulence, bloating, and discomfort from harder to digest foods (eg, whole grains, beans, cereals, nuts, vegetables).
beano may be confused with B&O (belladonna and opium)
Must be taken just before or with initial bite of food to be effective. Although made from safe, food-grade mold, there is no evidence that individuals with an allergy to penicillin or molds would have an allergy to beano®. Galactosemics should consult their healthcare provider.
Natural food enzyme that breaks down complex sugars in gassy foods, making them more digestible and less gassy.
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