Drug Detail:Bepotastine ophthalmic (Bepotastine ophthalmic [ bep-oh-tas-teen-off-thal-mik ])
Drug Class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day
Use: For the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
2 years or older:
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day
Use: For the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
For ophthalmic use only
Patient advice:
- Patients should be instructed not to wear a contact lens if eyes are red.
- Patients should be instructed not to touch bottle tip to eyes, hands, or any other surface in order to prevent contamination of the bottle.