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Entivepotastin Tablets 10 mg (Bepotastine Besilate)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Korea Sintrex Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, round, film-coated tablet with a score line
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201906755 · Approved 2019.09.25

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.09.25. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itchy skin (such as eczema and dermatitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Generally, administer bepotastine besilate 10mg orally twice daily. The dose may also be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Sintrex Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • skin pruritus
  • urticarial
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This medication is used for the relief of itching due to various skin conditions such as perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, as well as eczema, dermatitis, and skin pruritus.

How to take

Adult dose

Generally, administer bepotastine besilate 10mg orally twice daily. The dose may also be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergic reaction to its ingredients. Caution should be exercised when administering to patients with impaired kidney or liver function and in elderly patients. Various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, and diarrhea may occur during medication; if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. As drowsiness may occur, caution should be taken when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients receiving steroid treatment should gradually reduce their steroid dosage while taking this medication, and patients with weak kidney function should start at a low dose and closely monitor their condition. Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis are advised to start taking this medication before the season when symptoms worsen and continue until symptoms resolve, but if this medication is ineffective, do not use it for an extended period. It is safe to avoid taking this medication with other antihistamines or alcohol. It is advisable for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers to avoid taking this medication unless absolutely necessary and to consult a doctor before doing so. Safety has not been established for children; thus, use is not recommended. Elderly patients should take caution as the medication may remain in the body longer due to decreased kidney function. It is advisable to avoid this medication before allergy testing. The tablets must be taken out of the packaging for consumption and care should be taken to avoid swallowing the packaging whole, as it could cause esophageal injury or serious complications. Store the medication out of reach of children and keep it in a cool place free from moisture, preferably 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 tightly closed container, avoiding exposure to air or moisture, and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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