Ebastine is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy. Ebastine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ebastine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Ebastine include Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ebastine as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ebastine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ebastine's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Ebastine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ebastine related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ebastine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ebastine with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ebastine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ebastine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ebastine is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ebastine safe for pregnant women?
Ebastine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ebastine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ebastine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ebastine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Ebastine on the Kidneys?
Ebastine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ebastine on the Liver?
Ebastine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ebastine on the Heart?
You can take Ebastine without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ebastine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ebastine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ebastine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ebastine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ebastine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ebastine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ebastine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ebastine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ebastine
Taking Ebastine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ebastine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ebastine with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Ebastine for a common cold in combination with pseudoephedrine. It has been found to be safe and effective in providing relief from the symptoms of common cold.
No, Ebastine should not be discontinued without the doctor's advice because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No. Ebastine is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists) which are used to provide relief from symptoms of allergies.
Yes, you can take Ebastine for IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) only on your doctor's advice. Scientific suggest that this drug is helpful in reducing the symptoms of IBS.
Yes, Ebastine is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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