Consumer Information for: BEPREVE
Consumer Information
Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.
What the medication is used for
BEPREVE is used for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to allergens like pollen, house dust, or animal dander.
What it does
BEPREVE makes allergic reactions less intense by:
- blocking the effects of histamine (a chemical that plays an important role in allergic reactions), and
- stabilizing mast cells (cells that contain histamine and other chemicals involved in allergic reactions).
When it should not be used
You are hypersensitive to bepotastine besilate or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container.
What the medicinal ingredient is
Bepotastine besilate.
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
benzalkonium chloride (as preservative), monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and water.
What dosage form it comes in
Ophthalmic solution (eye drops), 1.5% w/v.
Warnings and precautions
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take BEPREVE. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Wear contact lenses
BEPREVE should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation. BEPREVE should not be used while wearing contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to using BEPREVE. The preservative in BEPREVE, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Lenses may be reinserted after 10 minutes following administration of BEPREVE. - Are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, or might get pregnant, talk to your healthcare professional before you use BEPREVE. If you are breastfeeding, do not use BEPREVE as it may pass into your breast milk.
Other warnings you should know about:
BEPREVE is for use in the eyes only.
Interactions with this medication
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
Proper use of this medication
When using BEPREVE, be careful not to touch your eye or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle to minimize possible contamination of the dropper tip and medicine.
Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using BEPREVE and do not put them back in for 10 minutes after using BEPREVE.
Usual Dose
The recommended dose of BEPREVE is one drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Overdose
Missed Dose
If you forget to use BEPREVE, use a single drop as soon as you remember, and then go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not try to catch up on missed drops by applying more than one dose at a time.
Side effects and what to do about them
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking BEPREVE. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- Headache
- Eye irritation
- Inflammation of the nose or throat
- Change in your sense of taste
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist only if severe | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist in all cases | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | |||
| Allergic Reaction: itching, body rash, swelling of the lips, tongue and/or throat | ✔ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
Store at room temperature, 15°C -25°C
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
- Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or
- Mail to:
Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada
Postal Locator 0701E
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffectTM Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.
NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about BEPREVE:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (www.healthcanada.gc.ca); the manufacturer’s website (www.bausch.ca) or by calling 1-888-459-5000.
This leaflet was prepared by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.
Last Revised: July 22, 2016
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