Intestinal gas/bloating: Oral: 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 (Di Stefano 2007)
Tablet, chewable (Beano): Usual dose: 2 to 3 tablets per meal
Tablet, orally disintegrating (Beano Meltaways): 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.
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.
Refer to adult dosing.
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
Must be administered just before or with first bite of food identified to cause flatus and/or bloating.
Chewable tablet (Beano): Swallow, chew, or crumble on food. Take before or with initial bite of food; do not cook.
Orally-disintegrating tablets (Beano Meltaways): Take before meals; place on tongue and allow to dissolve.
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 and bloating attributed to a variety of grains, cereals, nuts, and vegetables
beano may be confused with B&O (belladonna and opium)
There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling.
Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation
Disease-related concerns:
• Diabetes: Patients with diabetes mellitus should consult a healthcare provider prior to use; can produce 2-6 g of carbohydrates for every 100 g of food treated.
Special populations:
• Galactosemic patients: Patients who are galactosemic should consult their healthcare provider prior to use.
• Pregnancy: Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding should consult a healthcare provider.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Heat exposure: Heat can inactivate; do not cook.
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.
