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Erostin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy. Secondary and off-label uses of Erostin have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Erostin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Erostin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Erostin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Erostin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Erostin is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Erostin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Erostin related warnings section.
The section on Erostin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Erostin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Erostin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Erostin 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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Is the use of Erostin safe for pregnant women?
Erostin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Erostin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Erostin safe during breastfeeding?
Erostin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Erostin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Erostin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Erostin on the Liver?
Erostin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Erostin on the Heart?
Erostin is completely safe for the heart.
Erostin 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 Erostin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erostin habit forming or addictive?
Erostin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Erostin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Erostin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Erostin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Erostin
You can take Erostin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erostin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Erostin with alcohol will be.
Take Erostin as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can cause unintended side effects.
Erostin is a brand name of ebastine and it is available in the form of tablet and suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists). It is a prescription drug which is used to relieve allergic symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and urticaria.
No, Erostin 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.
Yes, you can take Erostin for skin allergy (skin reaction). Erostin suppresses the histamine which causes skin allergy. Clinical studies suggest that this drug is safe and effective in treating a skin allergy. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take Erostin by yourself without a doctor's recommendation.
Erostin works by blocking the action of a compound known as histamine which is responsible for causing the allergic symptoms in the body such as running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching, and hives. In this way Erostin provides relief to the patient from these allergic symptoms.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 167