Befost 10mg (Befotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

Usually, administer bepotastine besilate orally at a dose of 10mg twice daily in adults. The dose may also be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to any components of this drug. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as elderly individuals, should exercise additional caution when using this medication. Some clinical trial participants have experienced central nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Changes in blood counts, liver function tests, or kidney function tests may occur, and hypersensitivity reactions such as rashes or swelling may also appear on the skin. Drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, therefore it is advisable to avoid driving vehicles or operating dangerous machinery. For patients who have been taking steroid medications for a long time, it is important to gradually reduce the steroid dose when starting this medication. Patients with reduced kidney function may have increased blood concentration of this medication, so treatment should be initiated at a lower dose while closely monitoring the condition. The effectiveness of this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been adequately studied; therefore, it should be administered cautiously according to the season. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication alongside significant alcohol consumption. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should ideally avoid using this medication, and if unavoidable, consult with a physician before proceeding with the decision. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication if possible, as drug transfer through breast milk may occur. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is advised for use in pediatric patients. Elderly patients face a higher risk of increased drug concentration due to decreased kidney function, thus should use this medication with utmost caution. This medication may affect allergy testing results, so it is advisable not to take it prior to allergy skin tests. When taking this medication, the tablet should be removed from the packaging and consumed carefully to avoid swallowing the packaging itself. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a cool, dry place.

• drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• heaviness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• oral dryness
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting

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

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle