Bepostate 10mg Tablet is an anti-allergic medicine. It is used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and sore throat caused due to allergies.

Bepostate 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may advise you to take Bepostate 10mg Tablet whenever you experience allergic symptoms or prescribe it, as a treatment regimen based on your condition and severity, to prevent recurrence or worsening of symptoms. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.

Bepostate 10mg Tablet is generally very safe. You may experience common side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, gastric pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, and gastric discomfort. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. Avoid undertaking skillful tasks such as driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy until the symptoms abate.

Before taking Bepostate 10mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart, as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster. You should also inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines, including supplements and herbal products. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it.

Uses of Bepostate Tablet

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Bepostate Tablet

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Bepostate 10mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose and sneezing. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Bepostate 10mg Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Bepostate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bepostate

Sleepiness
Headache
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Feeling thirsty
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Fatigue

How to use Bepostate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bepostate 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bepostate Tablet works

Bepostate 10mg Tablet works by blocking a substance called histamine in your body, which is responsible for causing allergy symptoms like itching, redness, sneezing, watery eyes, and swelling. When you come into contact with something you're allergic to (like pollen or dust), your body releases histamine, leading to these uncomfortable reactions. Bepostate 10mg Tablet stops histamine from acting on your cells, helping to relieve allergy symptoms and soothe irritation. It’s like putting a shield on your cells to prevent the allergic reaction from happening.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bepostate 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bepostate 10mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bepostate 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Bepostate 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bepostate 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bepostate 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Bepostate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bepostate 10mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Bepostate 10mg Tablet

₹12.2/Tablet

Lupin Bepogra Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹17.3/tablet

42% costlier

Beipos Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹17.3/tablet

42% costlier

Bepozal Tablet

Glowderma Labs Pvt Ltd

₹12.7/tablet

4% costlier

Bepozic Tablet

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹9.72/tablet

20% cheaper

Bepostar Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹8.91/tablet

27% cheaper

Quick tips

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 fatty or spicy food.
Drink or gargle with hot water to get relief from a sore throat, along with taking Bepostate 10mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzylethers Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Patient concerns

I've frequent sneezing & nose blocking problems, suspecting due to allergies.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get serum IgE to confirm it is allergy

Runny nose, light fever and sneezing

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab Metacin 500 1 tab SOS, Steam inhalation, Tab Loridin1 OD x 3 days

What is Bepostate 10mg Tablet used for?

Bepostate 10mg Tablet is used for the treatment of allergic conditions causing a runny nose, redness and watering of eyes, sneezing, and allergic reactions to medicines and food.

What should I know before using Bepostate 10mg Tablet?

Before using Bepostate 10mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Bepostate 10mg Tablet or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have, or have had any problems with your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

How does Bepostate 10mg Tablet work?

Bepostate 10mg Tablet works by blocking the release of a naturally occurring substance in our body known as histamine, which is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as a runny nose, sneezing, and red or watery eyes.

What if I forget to take a dose of Bepostate 10mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Bepostate 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Bepostate 10mg Tablet effective?

Bepostate 10mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bepostate 10mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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