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Arion Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

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Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Alpha Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White film-coated tablets with a score line
Packaging
60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*6) - 10 tablets/PTP, 60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*6) - 6 PTPs/box, 30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle - 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201905499 · Approved 2019.08.05

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.08.05. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itchy skin (such as eczema)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The usual dose for adults is 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Alpha Therapeutics Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itchy skin (such as eczema)

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

How to take

Adult dose

The usual dose for adults is 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. It should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction or in the elderly. Medication may cause sedation, headache, dizziness, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea have also been reported. Blood count fluctuations, elevated liver enzymes, and skin rashes may occur, requiring monitoring. During the use of this medication, activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided. Patients receiving long-term steroid therapy should taper steroids gradually when taking this medication. In patients with renal impairment, the blood concentration of this medication may increase, so it is advisable to start at a low dose and monitor the condition closely. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is recommended to determine the start and stop times of the medication considering the season. If no effect is observed, long-term use should not continue. As with other antihistamines, this medication should not be taken with alcohol. Pregnant women or women who might become pregnant should avoid this medication and only use it if deemed necessary by a healthcare professional. Breastfeeding women should also refrain from breastfeeding while taking this medication. It is advisable not to use this medication in children as safety has not been established. Elderly patients should use this medication cautiously due to the risk of increased drug concentration from declining renal function. This medication may affect allergy testing results, so it is best not to take it prior to testing. When taking, the packaged tablet should be removed for consumption, taking care not to swallow the packaging. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • thirst
  • dry mouth
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • stomach pain
  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • changes in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • increased AST (GOT)
  • increased ALT (GPT)
  • increased r-GTP
  • increased LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urinary protein
  • urinary glucose
  • urinary hematuria
  • urinary urobilinogen
  • rash
  • swelling
  • facial edema
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • bitter taste

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablets with a score line

Package unit

60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*6) - 10 tablets/PTP, 60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*6) - 6 PTPs/box, 30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle - 300 tablets/bottle

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