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Betastin
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Bepotastine Besilate 1.5% Eye prep
Safety Advices
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betastin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betastin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Betastin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Medicine Overview of Betastin 1.50% Eye Drop
Introduction
Betastin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of itching asssociated with inflammation in the eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to allergy. Follow your doctor's instructions precisely for administering Betastin in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to returning or worsening. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after...
... Show moreUses of Betastin
- Allergic conjunctivitis
Side effects of Betastin
Common
- Eye irritation
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use Betastin
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Betastin works
Betastin 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.
What if you forget to take Betastin?
If you miss a dose of Betastin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Betastin to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
- It treats short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Child Dose
2 years old: Administer as in adults;Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Bepotastine is direct H1-receptor antagonist and an inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.
Precaution
To minimize the risk of contamination, do not touch dropper tip to any surface.
It should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation.
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lens when using this drop.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Mild taste disturbance
1-10%
Ocular irritation,Headache,Nasopharyngitis
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available human data for use during pregnancy to inform any drug-associated risks; oral administration of bepotastine besilate to pregnant rats or rabbits during organogenesis or during pre/postnatal period did not produce adverse embryofetal or offspring effects at clinically relevant systemic exposures; maternal toxicity was observed in rabbits at lowest dose administered, 20 mg/kg/day (215 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose, RHOD, on a mg/m² basis) Lactation There are no data on human milk, effects on breastfed infant or milk production; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered, along with mother’s clinical need for...
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