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Beipos Eye Drops

Manufactured byLUPIN LTD
ContainsBepotastine
Description
Beipos Eye Drops contains Bepotastine, which is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. It is an allergic reaction of eyes caused by allergens like pollen and mould. This medicine treats eye irritation, swelling and other allergic symptoms by reducing the levels of histamine (a chemical substance in the body) which is responsible for allergic reactions. Beipos Eye Drops can cause side effects like eye pain, eye discharge and eye discomfort. These side effects are often temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects are getting worse or persistent. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines as this medicine can make your vision blurry. Beipos Eye Drops is for external use only. Consult your doctor if you use contact lenses. Inform your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using this medicine. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor as your symptoms could reoccur. Beipos Eye Drops is not recommended in children below two years of age. Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops to avoid undesired effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Beipos Eye Drops

  • Eye discharge
  • Eye discomfort
  • Eye pain

Uses of Beipos Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic conjunctivitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Beipos Eye Drops to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Beipos Eye Drops remains active in your 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 tendencies were reported for Beipos Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Beipos Eye Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as the safety and efficacy data are not established. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Beipos Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect the infant. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.

Allergy

Beipos Eye Drops is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Beipos Eye Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as the safety and efficacy data are not established. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Beipos Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect the infant. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Beipos Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children less than two years of age as the safety and efficacy data of use are not clinically established.

Contact lenses

Wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes post administration of the Beipos Eye Drops before re-inserting the lenses.

Driving or operating machinery

Beipos Eye Drops may cause blurred vision or drowsiness in some people. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Instil the missed dose of Beipos Eye Drops as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Beipos Eye Drops.
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
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Beipos Eye Drops exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Follow all the instructions given on the label/package insert. Wash your hands properly before using the eye drops. Do not touch the tip of the bottle in order to avoid contamination of the medicine. Pull down your lower eyelid and squeeze a few drops of this medicine into the eyelid pocket. Maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between applying this medicine and any other eye medicine. If you wear contact lenses, you are recommended to remove them before using this medicine. You can wear the lenses 15 minutes after application. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few doses.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Beipos Eye Drops works by reducing the concentration of histamine (a chemical substance in the body) which is responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Schedule

Schedule H

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