Bepotastine Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

Usually, adults are administered 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergic reactions to its ingredients. Patients with kidney or liver function issues, as well as the elderly, should exercise extra caution when using this medication. The medication may cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as digestive symptoms like dry mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea. Side effects affecting the blood, liver, kidneys, and skin have also been reported, so consult a doctor immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Caution is required when driving or operating hazardous machinery as drowsiness may occur. Patients undergoing steroid treatment should gradually reduce the steroid dosage when taking this medication. Patients with reduced kidney function may experience increased blood concentration of this medication and should start with a low dose and closely monitor their condition. The use of this medication has not been sufficiently studied in seasonal allergic rhinitis patients, so caution is advised, and it is better to take it according to the season when symptoms occur. It is preferable not to take this medication for extended periods without effect. This medication should not be taken with alcohol. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid using this medication. If it is necessary to take it, consult a doctor. Nursing mothers are also advised to avoid breastfeeding while taking this medication. Its safety for use in children has not been established, so caution is required. Elderly patients should be particularly careful as their kidney function may be impaired. This medication may affect allergy testing, so it is advisable not to take it before testing. When taking the medication, it should be taken directly from its packaging, being careful not to swallow the packaging.

Drowsiness, lethargy, headache, heaviness, dizziness, dry mouth, dry oral mucosa, glossitis, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, upper abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, changes in white blood cell count, eosinophilia, elevated AST (GOT), elevated ALT (GPT), elevated r-GTP, elevated LDH, elevated total bilirubin, urine protein, urine glucose, urine occult blood, urine urobilinogen, rash, hypersensitivity reaction causing swelling, thirst, abdominal discomfort, facial edema, elevated SGOT, elevated SGPT, palpitations, facial flushing, bitter taste

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle