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Beposhin Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

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

MFDS item code 202000274 · Approved 2020.01.17

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.01.17. 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 skin itching (including eczema and dermatitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The usual adult dose is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungbang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and skin itching (including eczema and dermatitis)

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • pruritus
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
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This medication is used to treat symptoms such as perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pruritus associated with skin disorders. It alleviates symptoms like nasal congestion or sneezing caused by allergic rhinitis and reduces skin rashes and itching due to chronic urticaria. It also has a calming effect on itching caused by various skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, and urticaria. By improving symptoms associated with various allergies and skin diseases, it effectively helps enhance patient comfort.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to this ingredient. Caution should be exercised when used in patients with renal or liver impairment and in elderly patients. This medication can cause central nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, lethargy, headache, and dizziness. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as changes in blood counts, dysfunction of liver and kidneys, and skin rashes have also been reported. Because drowsiness may occur during the medication, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should gradually reduce their steroid dosage when taking this medication, and patients with renal impairment should start with a low dosage and be carefully monitored. For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, it is recommended to start and stop taking this medication at the appropriate times for the season. If there is no effect, it is advisable to avoid long-term use. This medication may have intensified side effects when taken with alcohol; therefore, alcohol consumption should be avoided. It is preferable for pregnant women or women with the possibility of pregnancy to refrain from using this medication, and if unavoidable, to consult a doctor and make a careful decision. Nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication as it may be transmitted to the baby through breast milk. Safety in children has not been established, so caution is necessary in use. Elderly individuals should use this medication carefully due to the risk of heightened drug concentration from decreased renal function. This medication may affect allergy tests; therefore, it is advisable not to take it before undergoing tests. When taking this medication, it should be taken out of the packaging and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, in a cool place away from moisture at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • dry mouth mucosa
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • stomach pain
  • stomach discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • fluctuations in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated r-GTP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urinary protein
  • urinary glucose
  • urinary hematuria
  • urinary urobilinogen
  • rash
  • swelling
  • thirst
  • abdominal discomfort
  • facial edema
  • elevated SGOT
  • elevated SGPT
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • bitter taste

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets 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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