Bepotene Tablets 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

Usually, adults should take 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. Patients with renal or liver dysfunction, as well as the elderly, should exercise caution when using this medication. Taking this medication may cause CNS symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, and dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like dry mouth, nausea, and diarrhea. Blood tests or liver function tests may show abnormal results, and allergic reactions such as rash or swelling may occur rarely. Drowsiness may occur during treatment, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. If undergoing steroid treatment, the dosage of steroids should be gradually adjusted when taking this medication. Patients with impaired renal function may have increased serum drug concentrations, so therapy should start at a low dosage with careful monitoring. Caution is needed when using this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, and it is advisable not to use it for prolonged periods if ineffective. It is safer not to take this medication with alcohol. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised against using this medication unless absolutely necessary, and should do so with caution in such cases. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so use in children is not recommended. The elderly may experience increased drug concentrations due to decreased renal function, thus requiring caution. This medication may affect allergy testing results, so it is advisable not to take it before such tests. When taking the medication, the packaged tablet should be removed and swallowed without chewing the packaging. Store this medication out of reach of children, in a dry place, and at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius to avoid moisture exposure.

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• heaviness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• dry mucous membranes
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is safest to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, without exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle