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Description
Bepozal Tablet is an anti-allergic medicine consisting of Bepotastine. It is used to treat common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, itchy/watery eyes, etc., associated with Rhinitis (hey fever). It is also used to treat skin rash and itching. Bepozal Tablet works by stopping the release of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergic symptoms.
Bepozal Tablet shows some common side effects like drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort, weakness, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time or become severe. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel drowsy or tired after taking this medicine.
Bepozal Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your health condition. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose or more often than recommended. Do not discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may reoccur.
Bepozal Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or if you are taking any other medications, including herbs and supplements. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Bepozal Tablet
Bepostar Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Prustat Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Bepozal Tablet
Headache
Sleepiness
Tiredness
Nausea or Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Mild taste disturbances
Uses of Bepozal Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a common condition that occurs as part of the body’s way of responding to allergens (foreign substances). The symptoms include sneezing, stuffy/itchy nose, runny nose, sore throat, itchy/watery eyes, etc. Bepozal Tablet is used to treat symptoms of hay fever.
Urticaria
Urticaria is a kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps on the skin. Bepozal Tablet is used to treat the symptoms associated with urticaria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by Bepozal Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Bepozal Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Bepozal Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant consult your doctor before taking Bepozal Tablet.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Bepozal Tablet passes into breastmilk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Bepozal Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, redness and itching, sneezing, breathing difficulty, etc., after taking this medicine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant consult your doctor before taking Bepozal Tablet.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Bepozal Tablet passes into breastmilk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Use in children
Bepozal Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age unless prescribed by your child's doctor.
Other medicines
Bepozal Tablet may increase the risk of drowsiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that have a sedative (sleep-inducing) effect. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs or supplements, before taking this medicine.
Driving or operating machines
Bepozal Tablet may cause drowsiness. Hence, avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Bepozal Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take an excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Bepozal Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Tramadol
Disease interactions
Kidney Disease
Bepozal Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor if you have impaired kidney function before starting the treatment with this medication.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Bepozal Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Take this medicine with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet.
Do not take more or fewer doses than prescribed.
Ensure that you take this medicine for the recommended duration. Do not stop the use of Bepozal Tablet without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may reappear or become worse.
Stop taking Bepozal Tablet at least three days before undergoing an allergy test, as it may affect the results.
Bepozal Tablet may make you drowsy. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Bepozal Tablet works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical substance in the body that causes allergy. Thus, it provides relief from allergic symptoms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Jul 2022
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