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Irion Tablet 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Prescription medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hwa-il Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, round, film-coated tablet with a breaking line on one side
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201904819 · Approved 2019.07.18

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.07.18. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, itching due to skin diseases (eczema, etc.), and chronic urticaria
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Typically, adults are given 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hwa-il Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, itching due to skin diseases (eczema, etc.), and chronic urticaria

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
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This medication is used to relieve perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, as well as pruritus associated with various skin diseases. It is particularly effective for symptoms such as eczema, dermatitis, pruritus, and urticaria. By alleviating these symptoms, it helps improve the quality of life for patients.

How to take

Adult dose

Typically, adults are given 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with impaired kidney or liver function, and in elderly patients. Various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and skin rash may occur when taking this medication, so caution is advised. In particular, drowsiness may be induced, so driving and operating dangerous machinery should be avoided while taking this medication. Patients receiving long-term steroid therapy should gradually reduce the steroid dosage when taking this medication, and patients with decreased kidney function should start with a lower dose and increase it slowly. The effectiveness of this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been sufficiently studied, so it is advisable to initiate and discontinue use at an appropriate time considering the season. As with other antihistamines, caution should be taken as the risk of side effects may be increased when taken with alcohol. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should avoid using this medication; if it is necessary, a careful decision should be made in consultation with a physician. Caution is necessary when using this medication in children as safety has not been fully established. Older patients may need dosage adjustment and monitoring as the medication may remain in their bodies longer due to decreased kidney function. This medication can interfere with allergy tests, so it is advisable not to take it prior to testing. When taking the medication, the tablet should be removed from the packaging for consumption, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and in a cool place without moisture, below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

drowsiness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet with a breaking line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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