Hubepot Tablets (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

The usual adult dose is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This drug should not be used by patients who have a history of allergic reactions to any of its components. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as to elderly individuals. In clinical trials, central nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, and dizziness as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea have been reported. Changes in blood values, elevated liver function levels, and skin rashes may also occur as side effects. Drowsiness may occur while taking this drug, so caution should be taken when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients who have been receiving long-term steroid treatment should gradually adjust their steroid dosage if they start taking this drug. For patients with impaired kidney function, the blood concentration of this drug may increase, so treatment should start at a low dose and dosage adjustment may be necessary if adverse symptoms occur. The effectiveness of this drug has not been sufficiently verified in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, so caution is needed during use, and it is recommended to start taking it before symptoms appear if necessary. This drug should not be taken with alcohol, similar to other antihistamines. It is preferable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to use this drug, and if it must be used, it should be administered cautiously under a doctor's judgment. Women who are breastfeeding should also avoid taking this drug while nursing. Safety has not been established for children, so caution is required when using in this age group. Elderly individuals should be carefully administered this drug due to the risk of elevated concentrations from impaired kidney function. It is advisable to discontinue this drug before skin reaction tests when conducting allergy testing. This drug should be taken out of the packaging for administration, as swallowing the packaging whole may cause damage to the esophagus. When storing, keep this drug out of reach of children, avoid moisture, and store at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius.

• drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• heaviness
• dizziness
• thirst
• dry mouth
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Moreover, it is recommended to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle