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Ebrin 10

Rx
Generic:
Ebastine
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 1/unit

Pack: ৳ 1

At a glance

Ebastine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Ebastine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes. Ebastine 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. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe. Dizziness may occur in some cases. This is usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if it persists or worry you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. Ebastine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Indications

• Allergic conditions

Mechanism of action

Ebastine, a piperidine derivative, is a long-acting, nonsedating, second-generation histamine receptor antagonist that binds preferentially to peripheral H1 receptors. It is metabolised to active metabolite, carebastine. It has antihistaminic, antiallergic activity and prevents histamine-induced bronchoconstriction. It does not have significant sedative or antimuscarinic actions.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10-20 mg once daily. Child Dose: Oral Allergic conditions Child: >6 yr: 5 mg once daily.

Administration

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. Ebastine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Ebastine, 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.

Side effects

Common: • Sleepiness

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Ebastine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Ebastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness. Stop taking Ebastine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, cardiac arrhythmias.

Drug interactions

Concomitant use of ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin or erythromycin may increase plasma levels of ebastine and cause QTc interval prolongation.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] Ebastine may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Ebastine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Ebastine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Ebastine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Ebastine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Red spots and rashes are on my skin and also itching.I am taking fungicum and ebast-20 as per the advice of the Doctor.I have taken medicine for 10 days and i got relief. Doctor said to leave ebast-20 and after 3 days of leaving again it started itching Should i continue ebast-20 ?? Kindly upload picture of affected area for accurate diagnosis & treatment.Have to see directlyCause of rashes needs to be determined I am taking ebast 20 i took almost all test , but i get itching always it is stopped when i take this tablet how to avoid this tablet Cause of itching needs to be determined I have a science and dust allergy I am citric allergic so which supplement I need for permanent remove allergy actually I am taking ebast tablet from long time plz suggest some advice Fish oil supplements will help Asthmatic bronchitis taking sereflio 250. And ebast 20 and oxoflline 400 suffering from 1.5 month earlier year I had also phasing same problem consult a pulmonologist.lung specialist she is suffering of cough and cold and eyes pain for past 7 days. cough is more severe at night she took ebast 2 tablet for 3 days and calpol 3 tablet for 3 days still have same symptoms plz suggest visit me today evening as it can be bronchitis or sinusitis visit at my clinic today evening in sector 31 for appointment call at 9XXXXXX Allergic skin conditions in leg kindly send the Pictures of affected area. I m sufferings session able asthma .plz suggest to right treatment.till yet I m not taking proper treatment I m using ebast m regular in cold session http://www.1mgayush.com/AllergiesandImmunity/products/ASTHOMAP_TABLETS/Standard having cold and tosil problem (so i took jifon CV and Ebast 10mg) for 2 days now but the cold n little runnig nose contines so wat can i do? Take steam as well this will settle down

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.