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Abstract
Conclusion. The results of this study suggest that treatment with radical scavengers has the potential to become an effective new therapy for presbyacusis. Objective. To assess the efficacy of treatment with the radical scavengers rebamipide and vitamin C for presbyacusis. Material and methods. Rebamipide (300 mg/day) and vitamin C (600 mg/day) were taken orally for at least 8 weeks by 23 patients with presbyacusis. Results. Hearing levels after treatment were significantly improved at 125, 250, 500 and 8000 Hz but unchanged at 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz.