Donghwa Bepotastine Tablet (Bepotastine Besilate)

Adult dose

The usual dose is 10mg of bepotastine besilate orally twice daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with impaired renal or liver function, as well as in elderly patients. While taking this medication, side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and skin rash may occur. Drowsiness may particularly occur, so it is advisable to refrain from engaging in hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery during the course of treatment. If receiving long-term steroid therapy, the dosage of steroids should be gradually reduced when taking this medication, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Patients with impaired renal function may experience increased blood concentration of this medication, so they should start at a low dose and be closely monitored. The efficacy of this medication in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been adequately studied, so it should be used with caution and it is recommended to start treatment before the season when allergic symptoms become severe. If the effects of this medication are not satisfactory, it is preferable to discontinue long-term use. Like other antihistamines, taking this medication with alcohol may increase the severity of side effects, so they should not be taken together. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should preferably avoid this medication; if unavoidable, they should consult a doctor and make a careful decision. Nursing mothers should also preferably avoid this medication since it may be transmitted through breast milk, and if necessary, they should avoid breastfeeding while taking it. Safety in children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have decreased renal function, so extra caution should be taken when using this medication. This medication may affect allergy testing results, so it is advisable not to take it before allergy skin tests. When taking this medication, tablets should be removed from the packaging and taken; swallowing the whole package may cause injury to the esophagus, so caution is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, away from moisture.

Drowsiness

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it in this manner will help to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle