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Vesilion Tablets (Befotastine Besilate)

Vesilion Tablets (Befotastine Besilate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White film-coated tablets with a dividing line
Packaging
60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 6), 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201701040 · Approved 2017.02.24 · Insurance code 698003450

Summary

Main use
Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, itching associated with skin disorders, and chronic urticaria
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Usually, the adult dosage is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the patient's age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, itching associated with skin disorders, and chronic urticaria

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • skin pruritus
  • urticaria
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This medication is used to alleviate symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, as well as itching associated with skin conditions like eczema or dermatitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Usually, the adult dosage is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the patient's age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its ingredients. Caution should be exercised when administering it to patients with renal or liver impairment, and to elderly individuals. While taking this medication, symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea may occur. Additionally, changes in blood counts or liver function tests may occur, and allergic reactions such as skin rashes or swelling may also develop. When taking this medication, care should be taken to avoid accidents while driving or operating hazardous machinery due to drowsiness. Patients who have been on long-term steroid therapy should gradually reduce their steroid dosage when starting this medication. Patients with renal impairment may have increased blood concentration of this medication; therefore, treatment should begin with a lower dosage, and dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary if adverse symptoms occur. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is advisable to start taking this medication before the predictable allergy season and continue until the season is over. If no effects are seen, long-term use is not recommended. Concurrent use with other antihistamines or alcohol should be avoided. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should refrain from taking this medication unless absolutely necessary and should consult a physician. Breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid taking this medication during lactation. Safety in children has not been established; thus, caution is needed when administering it to them. Elderly individuals may have decreased renal function, which may raise the risk of increased blood concentration; therefore, caution is necessary. This medication may affect the results of allergy testing; therefore, it is advised not to take it before such tests. Medication should be taken as directed, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and store it in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • xerostomia
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • stomach pain
  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • fluctuations in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated r-GTP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urine protein
  • urine glucose
  • hematuria
  • urine urobilinogen
  • rash
  • swelling
  • thirst
  • abdominal discomfort
  • facial edema
  • elevated SGOT
  • elevated SGPT
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • bitter taste

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablets with a dividing line

Package unit

60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 6), 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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