Bepocare Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

The usual dose for adults is 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 hypersensitivity to the ingredients. It should be administered with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as in elderly patients. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur, including drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash, hence caution is needed. Particularly, drowsiness may occur, so you should be especially careful when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients who have been on prolonged steroid treatment should reduce their steroid dosage gradually when taking this medication, and patients with reduced kidney function should start at a low dose and be monitored closely. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is advisable to consider the season when starting and stopping the medication. If the medication is ineffective, long-term use is undesirable. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided when taken with other antihistamines. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are advised to avoid using this medication unless absolutely necessary and should consult a doctor if use is required. It is also recommended that breastfeeding women discontinue breastfeeding when taking this medication. Safety in children has not been established, so caution is necessary for use in this population. Elderly patients should be monitored carefully for increased drug concentrations due to impaired kidney function. Taking this medication prior to allergy testing may affect test results; therefore, it is advisable not to take it before testing. When taking the medication, it is important to remove it from the packaging; do not swallow the packaging as a whole. Finally, this medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, and out of reach of children.

drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering and is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

200 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle