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Are bepotastine and mequitazine available otc? if not, would a doctor prescribe them for chronic urticaria upon request?
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No: Bepotastine is available only as ophthalmic drops in the USA, and is prescription strength. The other, Mequitazine is a first generation antihistamine, and is a derivative of phenothiazine, it isn't available in the USA. So better see your doctor to find you an alternative , or see a specialist, dermatologist or allergist, meanwhile you can use cetirizine, or loratadine or fexofenadine OTC
Answered 11/28/2017
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