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Vfons Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

Vfons Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

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

MFDS item code 201701109 · Approved 2017.02.28

Summary

Main use
Relief of chronic urticaria, perennial allergic rhinitis, and itching associated with skin conditions (e.g., eczema)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The usual dose for adults is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
KMS Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

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

How to take

Adult dose

The usual dose for adults is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by patients with hypersensitivity to its components. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction and the elderly should use this medicine cautiously. In clinical trials and post-marketing studies, symptoms related to the central nervous system such as drowsiness, fatigue, headache, and dizziness have been reported, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Changes in blood components, elevated liver enzymes, renal abnormalities, and skin rashes may also occur as side effects. This medicine may cause drowsiness, so caution is required while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should gradually reduce steroid dosage when administering this medication, and patients with renal impairment should start with a low dose and closely monitor their condition. Caution is necessary for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, and long-term use should be avoided if no effect is observed. It is advisable not to take this medication with alcohol. It is preferable for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, not to use this medication; if necessary, consult with a physician. The safety in children has not been established, so use in children should be approached with caution. The elderly should use this medication carefully due to potentially increased drug concentrations in blood due to reduced kidney function. This medication may interfere with allergy skin reaction tests, so it is advisable not to take it prior to such tests. When taking the medication, the tablet should be removed from its packaging and swallowed, as improper swallowing of the packaging may cause serious issues such as esophageal damage, so caution is required. Store in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and store at room temperature, ideally between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness in the head
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • dry mucous membranes
  • stomatitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • abdominal pain
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • diarrhea
  • changes in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated r-GTP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urine protein
  • urine glucose
  • urine 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 medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature, which should neither be too hot nor too cold, ideally between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablets with a score line

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.