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Beonstin Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Bepotastine Besylate›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
You & Life Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White film-coated tablet with a score line
Packaging
60 tablets/PTP[((10 tablets/PTP)x6)], 30 tablets/bottle, 3000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202001465 · Approved 2020.03.02

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.02.27. 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 (e.g., eczema and dermatitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Generally, adults take 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may also be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
You & Life Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and itchy skin (e.g., eczema and dermatitis)

  • Perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic urticaria
  • itching
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • skin itching
  • urticaria
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This medication is effective in treating perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, and is used to relieve itching associated with various skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and skin itching.

How to take

Adult dose

Generally, adults take 10 mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. The dose may also be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Extra caution is advised for patients with poor kidney or liver function, as well as elderly individuals. While using this medication, there may be nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, so care is needed. Additionally, there may be changes in blood levels or liver function test results, and allergic reactions such as skin rashes or swelling may also occur. During the use of this medication, it is advisable to avoid driving a car or operating hazardous machinery. Patients who have been undergoing long-term steroid treatment and are using this medication should gradually reduce the steroid dosage, and patients with reduced kidney function should start at a low dose and monitor their condition. Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis should start taking the medication in accordance with the periods when their allergies worsen, and if there is no effect, it is advisable not to use it for a long time. Avoid taking this medication with alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are advised not to use this medication, and if it is necessary to use it, they should consult a physician. Breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication as it might affect the baby through breast milk. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. This medication is mainly excreted through the kidneys, so caution is advised for the elderly, as there is a risk of increased blood concentration. If you are going to undergo allergy testing, it is recommended to stop taking this medication to avoid affecting the test results. When taking, ensure to remove the tablet from its packaging and avoid swallowing the packaging. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • heaviness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • dry oral mucosa
  • glossitis
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • stomach pain
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • diarrhea
  • fluctuations in white blood cell count
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated r-GTP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • urine protein
  • urine glucose
  • urine hematuria
  • urine urobilinogen
  • rash
  • hypersensitivity reaction with swelling
  • 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 must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture exposure. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

60 tablets/PTP[((10 tablets/PTP)x6)], 30 tablets/bottle, 3000 tablets/bottle

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