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Erostin-20 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Erostin-20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Erostin-20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Erostin-20 Tablet include Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Erostin-20 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Erostin-20 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Erostin-20 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Erostin-20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Erostin-20 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Erostin-20 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Erostin-20 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Erostin-20 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Erostin-20 Tablet 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-20 Tablet 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-20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Erostin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Erostin-20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Erostin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Erostin-20 Tablet 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-20 Tablet on the Heart?
Erostin is completely safe for the heart.
Erostin-20 Tablet 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-20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erostin-20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Erostin-20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Erostin-20 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Erostin-20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Erostin-20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Erostin-20 Tablet
You can take Erostin-20 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erostin-20 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Erostin-20 Tablet 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