Bepotastine
Description
Bepotastine, the primary ingredient of Bepotastine, is available as an oral tablet and an ophthalmic solution (eye drops). The oral form of this medicine is used to relieve the symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, etc. caused by allergies. The ophthalmic form (eye drops) of this medicine is used to treat eye irritation or itching of the eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis, a seasonal allergic disease affecting the eye.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Bepotastine
- Headache
- Mild taste disturbances
- Skin rash
- Redness of the eye
Uses of Bepotastine
What is it prescribed for?
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergic rhinitis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionFor the oral forms, the amount of time required by this medicine to show its action is not clinically established. For the eye drops, the effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 10 minutes.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to bepotastine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
Ophthalmic use (Eye Drops): This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Oral Use: This medicine is not recommended for use in children unless specifically prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will determine the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine before prescribing it.
Contact lenses
Eye drops: The contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted 15 minutes post administration.
Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Oral forms: The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Ophthalmic solution: Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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.
Oral forms: Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Ophthalmic solution (Eye Drops): Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the concentration of certain chemical substances in the body (histamines) which are responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants, Antihistamines, Anti-allergic agent
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Feb 2019
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