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Celion Tablets 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Celion Tablets 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

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

MFDS item code 201705491 · Approved 2017.07.10 · Insurance code 693902570

Summary

Main use
Relief of allergic rhinitis, itching associated with skin conditions (e.g., eczema), and chronic urticaria
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Usually, administer 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily to adults. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Celltrion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • skin pruritus
  • urticaria
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This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of itching associated with various skin conditions, including perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, dermatitis, eczema, and skin pruritus.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be used in patients who are allergic to its ingredients. Caution should be exercised when used in patients with renal or liver dysfunction, and in elderly patients. Side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored. Drowsiness may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. If you have been undergoing long-term steroid therapy, the steroid dosage should be gradually reduced when using this drug. Patients with renal impairment may experience increased drug concentration, so treatment should start with a lower dose and the condition should be carefully monitored. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, careful consideration should be given before use, and if there is no effect, it is advisable not to take it for long periods. Alcohol consumption should be avoided, as it may exacerbate side effects. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are advised not to use this drug, and should consult a doctor if absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid this medication while nursing. Safety has not been established in children, so caution is necessary for use in this population. This drug is primarily excreted through the kidneys, and elderly patients should be cautious as impaired renal function may prolong the drug's effects. Using this drug before allergy testing may affect the test results, so it is recommended to discontinue use before the test. When taking this medication, it should be removed from the packaging, as swallowing it in the packaging may damage the esophagus. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container away from children, in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • dry mouth mucosa
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • stomach pain
  • discomfort in the abdomen
  • diarrhea
  • fluctuations 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
  • hypersensitivity reactions with swelling
  • facial edema
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • bitter taste

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablet with a dividing line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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