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Bephotan Sustained Release Tablet (Bepotastine Salicylate)

Bephotan Sustained Release Tablet (Bepotastine Salicylate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Salicylate›11.78mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Donguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White circular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201803121 · Approved 2018.07.30 · Insurance code 653404100

Summary

Main use
Relief of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and itching due to skin disorders (such as eczema and dermatitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 tablet once daily after a meal.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Donguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and itching due to skin disorders (such as eczema and dermatitis)

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

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 tablet once daily after a meal.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who have an allergic reaction to its components. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose-related disorders should not take it. Patients with kidney or liver function issues, as well as the elderly, should exercise special caution when administering this medication. Various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. This medication may cause drowsiness, so caution is required when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should taper their steroids gradually when taking this medication, and patients with decreased kidney function should start at a low dose and carefully monitor blood concentrations. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is advisable to begin taking the medication before the allergy season starts and continue taking it until the season ends. If there is no effect, it is preferable not to continue taking it for an extended period. Like other antihistamines, it should not be taken with alcohol. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should preferably avoid taking this medication and should make a careful decision in consultation with their physician if it is necessary. Safety in pediatrics has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in children. The elderly should take this medication carefully, as decreased kidney function may increase drug concentrations. This medication may affect allergy testing, so it is advisable to discontinue taking it prior to testing. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer the medication to another container.

Side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • oral dryness
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • abdominal pain
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • changes in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated r-GTP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urine protein
  • urine glucose
  • hematuria
  • urine urobilinogen
  • rash
  • hypersensitivity reaction of swelling
  • nasopharyngitis
  • abdominal pain
  • increased blood bilirubin
  • detection of white blood cells in urine
  • lymphadenitis
  • cervical stenosis
  • dry nasal mucosa
  • dyspepsia
  • hives
  • thirst
  • abdominal discomfort
  • facial swelling
  • increased SGOT
  • increased SGPT
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • bitter taste
  • sensory impairment
  • contusion
  • tremor
  • constipation
  • folliculitis
  • peripheral edema
  • generalized edema
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • frequent urination
  • peripheral coldness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent it from deteriorating.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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