Megavastin Tablets (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with a known allergy to its ingredients. It should be administered cautiously to patients with kidney or liver dysfunction and to elderly patients. Various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and skin rash have been reported in clinical trials, so if any unusual symptoms occur, you should consult a healthcare professional immediately. Care should be taken during activities such as driving or operating machinery while taking this medication, as drowsiness may be induced. Patients taking steroid medications long-term should taper down their steroid dosage gradually when using this medication, and those with reduced kidney function should start at a lower dosage and monitor their condition closely. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is advisable to start and stop treatment at appropriate times considering the season, and if there is no effect, do not continue taking it for a long period. It is safe not to take this medication with other antihistamines or excessive alcohol. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing should avoid using this medication, and if necessary, should consult a physician before making a careful decision. Safety in pediatric use has not been established, so caution is required when using it in children. Elderly patients should be closely monitored because drug concentrations may increase due to decreased kidney function. Taking this medication before a skin reaction test for allergy diagnosis may influence test results; therefore, it is advisable to stop taking it prior to such tests. Caution should be exercised when taking this medication out of its packaging to avoid swallowing the packaging, as it may cause esophageal injuries and serious complications may occur. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, kept away from moisture, and stored at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius.

drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle