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Histion 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Histion 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Huons Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White film-coated tablet with a score line
Packaging
Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201604429 · Approved 2016.07.19 · Insurance code 670607770

Summary

Main use
Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itching associated with skin disorders (e.g., eczema)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Generally, adults are administered 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Huons Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itching associated with skin disorders (e.g., eczema)

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
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This medication is used for perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pruritus associated with skin disorders (eczema, dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria).

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to its components. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver dysfunction and in elderly patients. Taking this medication may result in CNS symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, or gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth. Additionally, changes in blood counts, elevated liver enzymes, or skin rashes and swelling have been reported. Caution should be exercised regarding drowsiness when performing hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. When patients receiving steroid treatment take this medication, if steroid dosage is to be reduced, it should be done gradually. Patients with reduced kidney function may have increased blood concentration of this medication, so starting with a low dose and careful monitoring of their condition is necessary. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is advisable to start and stop taking the medication at appropriate times considering the season. This medication should not be taken long-term unless its effectiveness is clearly established. Taking this medication with alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so it is advisable not to consume them together. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, should preferably refrain from using this medication, and if necessary, should consult a physician. Safety in pediatric patients has not yet been established, so caution is necessary in its use. Elderly patients need careful administration due to the risk of increased drug concentration due to decreased kidney function. It is advisable not to take this medication before an allergy test. This medication should be taken out of its packaging before use, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a sealed container away from moisture at a temperature below 30 degrees.

Side effects

drowsiness

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is easily affected by air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 300 tablets/bottle

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