Ebastine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ebastine Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Ebastine Dosage & How to Take
Ebastine Side Effects
Ebastine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ebastine with Other Drugs
Ebastine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ebastine
Ebastine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ebastine Benefits & Uses

Ebastine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)

Other Benefits

Runny Nose

Ebastine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 6 - 12 years old child only

Ebastine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ebastine is used -

Common

Headache
Dry Mouth
Drowsiness

Unknown

Pharyngitis
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Weakness

Ebastine Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
Is the use of Ebastine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ebastine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ebastine on the Kidneys?

Ebastine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Mild
What is the effect of Ebastine on the Heart?

You can take Ebastine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ebastine with Other Drugs

Ebastine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Erythromycin

Ebastine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ebastine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ebastine

Is this Ebastine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ebastine.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ebastine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ebastine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ebastine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ebastine

Taking Ebastine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ebastine

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Ebastine without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Ebastine is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ebastine for cold?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ebastine for skin allergy?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Ebastine for skin allergy (skin reaction). Ebastine 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 Ebastine by yourself without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Ebastine?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Take Ebastine once in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney or liver function.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Ebastine on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.