Bepot Tablets (Bepotastine besilate)

Adult dosage

The usual dose for adults is 10mg of bepotastine besilate per dose, administered orally twice daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medicine should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components. Caution should be exercised in patients with renal impairment, liver dysfunction, and in elderly individuals. While taking this medicine, central nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as changes in blood counts, elevated liver enzymes, renal abnormalities, skin rashes, or swelling may develop, hence caution is required. Care should be taken when engaging in activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery, because drowsiness may occur. For patients who have been on long-term steroid therapy, dosage reduction should be done gradually when starting this medication. In patients with renal impairment, blood concentration of this medication may increase; therefore, it is advisable to start with a lower dose and closely monitor their condition. The effectiveness of this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been thoroughly studied, so it is advisable to take it at appropriate times considering the season. If no effect is observed, it is preferable not to use it for an extended period. Using this medication in combination with other antihistamines or alcohol may increase the side effects, so it is safer not to combine them. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are advised not to use this medication, and it should only be used under a physician's guidance if absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication as it may pass into breast milk; if unavoidable, it is recommended to cease breastfeeding. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it should be used with caution. Elderly patients should be closely monitored as the medication may remain in their bodies longer due to decreased renal function. When conducting allergy tests, it is advisable to discontinue this medication prior to testing as it may affect test results. This medication should be taken out of its packaging before use, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging material, as swallowing it may cause damage to the esophagus. When storing, keep it out of the reach of children and store it in a cool place free from moisture at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius.

drowsiness, lethargy, headache, heaviness in the head, dizziness, dry mouth, dry mucous membranes, glossitis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, discomfort in the upper abdomen, diarrhea, changes in white blood cell count, eosinophilia, elevated AST (GOT), elevated ALT (GPT), elevated r-GTP, elevated LDH, elevated total bilirubin, urine protein, urine glucose, urine occult blood, urine urobilinogen, rash, hypersensitivity reactions such as swelling, thirst, abdominal discomfort, facial edema, elevated SGOT, elevated SGPT, palpitations, facial flushing, bitter taste

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is recommended to safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle