Bephorin Tablet (Bepotastine Salicylate)

Adult dose

Usually, adults are given 1 tablet (containing 7.11mg of bepotastine) orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to its ingredients. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with a genetic disorder that impairs lactose digestion. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as elderly individuals, should use this medication with special caution. Taking this medication may result in neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, and dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like dry mouth and indigestion. Additionally, side effects such as changes in blood levels, elevated liver function tests, and skin rashes have been reported, so if any unusual symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution should be exercised when driving a vehicle or operating hazardous machinery. Patients who have been receiving long-term steroid treatment should gradually taper the steroid dosage while taking this medication, and patients with poor kidney function should start with a low dose and use it carefully. The effectiveness of this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been sufficiently studied, so it should be used with appropriate consideration of the season. If there is no effect, it is advisable not to continue taking it for a long time. Taking this medication with alcohol may worsen side effects, so it should not be combined with alcohol. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant are advised against taking this medication, and if it must be used, a physician should be consulted. Breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid taking this medication if possible. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it should be used with caution, and elderly individuals are at risk of increased drug concentration due to decreased kidney function, so they should be careful. This medication may affect allergy tests, so it is best not to take it prior to testing. When taking, please remove the tablet from the packaging and ensure not to swallow the packaging. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius.

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• feeling of heaviness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• xerostomia
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (bottle), 300 tablets (bottle)