What is Ebastine?
Ebastine is an antihistamine medication used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. By blocking histamine receptors, it effectively reduces symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives.
Available in tablet and syrup forms, Ebastine provides fast and long-lasting relief from allergy symptoms. Always use this medication under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Ebastine Uses
- Allergic Rhinitis: To relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: To manage chronic hives, reducing itching, redness, and swelling.
- Seasonal Allergies: To provide relief from seasonal allergy symptoms.
- Skin Allergies: To treat skin reactions such as itching and rashes caused by allergic responses.
Ebastine Side Effects
Some of the common and major side effects of Ebastine are:
Ebastine can cause some serious side effects and can lead to some serious health problems. Talk with your doctor if you are having any serious problems.
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- Allergic Rhinitis (Adults and Children Over 12 Years): The usual recommended dose is 10 mg once daily. In severe cases, the dose may be increased to 20 mg once daily.
- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (Adults and Children Over 12 Years): The typical dose is 10 mg once daily.
- Children (6-11 Years): The recommended dose is usually 5 mg once daily, often provided in syrup form.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose, avoid it as soon as you remember. If its time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your daily dosing schedule. To make up for a missed dose, do not take a double dose of medication.
Overdose
Increased heart rate, irregular behavior, headache, dizziness, oliguria (low urine output), and gastrointestinal problems are all signs of Ebastine overdose. If you take an overdose of this medication, contact your doctor right away.
Precautions
- Before using Ebastine talk with your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications related to it.
- The drug may contain some inactive ingredients which will cause serious allergic reactions or some other serious problems.
- Before using the drug, talk with your doctor if you have any medical history such as rash, itching, shortness of breath, renal and hepatic impairment.
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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
- Pregnant women should not take this drug unless it's necessary. Before taking this drug, talk to your doctor about all the complications and benefits.
- Based on your health condition, your doctor can recommend alternative medicine.
- This drug can pass into the breastmilk and can cause some serious problems to the newborn infant. Before taking the drugs, talk with your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Storage
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children's reach.
Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
| Ebastine | Zyrtec |
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| Ebastine is being researched as a cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This medication is used for the treatment of Urticaria. | Zyrtec tablets belong to a category of pharmaceutical products known as antihistamines. It is used to treat a number of allergic disorders. |
| It is a piperidine derivative that binds preferentially to peripheral H1 receptors and is a long-acting, non sedating second-generation histamine receptor antagonist. | It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that is produced by your body during an allergic reaction. |
Some of the common and major side effects of Ebastine are:
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Some of the common and major side effects of Zyrtec are:
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