Bepotastine

Dosage Forms & Strengths

ophthalmic solution

• 1.5% (10mL)

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Instill 1 gtt into affected eye(s) BID

Dosage Forms & Strengths

ophthalmic solution

• 1.5% (10mL)

Allergic Conjunctivitis

<2 years old: Safety & efficacy not established

>2 years old: Administer as in adults; instill 1 gtt into affected eye(s) BID

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep lid tightly closed.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Solution, Ophthalmic, as besilate:

Bepreve: 1.5% (5 mL, 10 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride]

Store at room temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

There are no known significant interactions.

>10%: Gastrointestinal: Dysgeusia (25%)

1% to 10%:

Central nervous system: Headache (2% to 5%)

Ophthalmic: Eye irritation (2% to 5%)

Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis (2% to 5%)

<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Hypersensitivity reaction, pharyngeal edema, pruritus, skin rash, swelling of lips, swollen tongue

Applies to bepotastine ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

General

The most common side effect reported was a mild taste following instillation.

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Eye irritation[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Taste abnormality (25%)
Common (1% to 10%): Headache[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Itching, body rash, swelling of lips, tongue and/or throat

Some side effects of bepotastine ophthalmic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day

Use: For the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Caution is recommended. Excreted into human milk: Unknown Excreted into animal milk: Yes The effects in nursing infants are unknown.