Bepotastine
Information about Bepotastine
Bepotastine Uses
Bepotastine is used in the treatment of allergic eye disease, nasal allergy symptoms, allergic conditions, sneezing and runny nose due to allergies and allergic skin conditions.
How Bepotastine works
Bepotastine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Common side effects of Bepotastine
Sleepiness, Eye irritation, Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Taste change, Feeling thirsty, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Stomach discomfort, Fatigue, Abnormal liver function tests
Available Medicine for Bepotastine
BeiposLupin Ltd
₹192 to ₹3052 variant(s)
BepozicGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1081 variant(s)
BepograLupin Ltd
₹1921 variant(s)
PrustatAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1081 variant(s)
BepodropsIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2711 variant(s)
BepostarZydus Cadila
₹991 variant(s)
BepomacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1181 variant(s)
DabfitAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2391 variant(s)
ZyclearZydus Cadila
₹2391 variant(s)
Expert advice for Bepotastine
- Avoid driving or operating machines since this medicine causes excessive sleepiness.
- Increase your fluid intake to avoid dehydration and dryness in the mouth.
- Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.
- It may cause nausea. Stick to simple meals, and do not eat rich or spicy food.
- Drink or gargle with hot water to get relief from sore throat along with taking Bepotastine.
- Your doctor has prescribed Bepotastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Bepotastine at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.