Ebahist 10mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About EBAHIST 10MG TABLET

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET contains Ebastine, which belongs to the group of medicines
called Antihistamines. It is used in adults and children above 12 years of age
for the management of seasonal and persistent allergic rhinitis (runny nose),
with or without allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye). It is also
used for the management of itching and urticaria (hives) in adults over the age
of 18 years.

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the
nose that occurs when exposed to allergens. Symptoms include nasal congestion,
sneezing, itching, or a runny nose.

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver
disease, abnormal heart rhythm disorders, and low potassium levels in the blood.
Contact your doctor before taking it.

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used during pregnancy only if it is considered
necessary, and it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult
your doctor before taking this medicine.

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of
age. It is also not recommended for the management of urticaria (hives) in
patients under the age of 18 years. Consult your doctor before taking it.

The most common side effects of taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET are headache,
drowsiness, and dry mouth. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms get
worse.

Uses Of EBAHIST 10MG TABLET

• Manage seasonal and persistent allergic rhinitis with or without allergic conjunctivitis in adults and children above 12 years of age
• Manage itching and urticaria (hives) in adults over the age of 18 years

How EBAHIST 10MG TABLET Works

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET works by blocking the effect of histamine (a chemical
messenger), which is responsible for allergic reactions in the body, thereby
providing relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses, watery
eyes, and itchy skin rashes.

How to use EBAHIST 10MG TABLET

Take EBAHIST 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or
without meals.

For Tablet: Swallow EBAHIST 10MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush
or chew the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse EBAHIST 10MG TABLET in the specified
quantity of water as mentioned on the label. Consume the mixture immediately
after reconstitution.

For Oral Disintegrating Tablet, Mouth Dissolving Tablet: Place EBAHIST 10MG
TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or
chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon
your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of EBAHIST 10MG TABLET

Common

• headache
• drowsiness
• dry mouth

Uncommon

• sore throat (pharyngitis)
• runny nose (rhinitis)
• nose bleeds

Rare

• nervousness, insomnia
• altered sensation such as pins and needles (hypoesthesia), altered taste (dysgeusia)
• palpitations, fast pulse
• abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, vomiting
• inflammation of the liver
• problems with the elimination of bile causing itchiness and yellowing of the skin and eyes
• rash, nettle rash, inflammation of the skin
• menstrual disorders
• oedema (accumulation of water in the tissues)
• weakness (asthenia), dizziness

Stop taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any machines
while you are feeling drowsy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can aggravate your
drowsiness. Contact your doctor if the drowsiness does not improve.

!### Dry Mouth

Try to drink plenty of cold water. Sip on cold, unsweetened drinks and use lip
balm if your lips are dry. Try to brush your teeth twice a day and use
mouthwash. Consult your doctor if the dry mouth gets worse.

Headache

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or ORS (Oral Rehydrating
Solution) and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if necessary. Contact your
doctor if the headache does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredEBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used during pregnancy only if it is considered
necessary. Consult your doctor before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedEBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is
not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor
before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepiness, dizziness,
tiredness, and fainting after taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

!### Kidney

SafeEBAHIST 10MG TABLET can be used in patients with impaired kidney function with
no dose adjustment. Contact your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

Use with CautionEBAHIST 10MG TABLET can be used in patients with mild to moderate impaired liver
function with no dose adjustment. It should be used with caution in patients
with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedEBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Ebastine
or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionEBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with certain
abnormal heart rhythm disorders, such as prolongation of the QTc interval on the
ECG. Consult your doctor before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedEBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of
age. It should not be used for the management of urticaria (hives) in patients
under the age of 18 years, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Consult your doctor before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionEBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above
65 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

• hereditary intolerance to galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose, and galactose malabsor

Before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

• intolerance to lactose or other sugars
• phenylketonuria
• low potassium levels in the blood
• skin prick test for allergies

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:

• ketoconazole, itraconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infections)
• erythromycin, clarithromycin, and josamycin (a medicine used to manage bacterial infections)
• rifampicin (used to manage tuberculosis)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of EBAHIST 10MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Ebastine
Pharmacological Category	:	Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Therapeutic Indication	:	Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (runny nose), with or without allergic conjunctivitis and urticaria
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Dispersible tablet, Oral disintegrating tablet, Mouth-dissolving tablet, Suspension

More Information

Storage

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children
• Store EBAHIST 10MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About EBAHIST 10MG TABLET

Q: For what conditions is EBAHIST 10MG TABLET used?

A: EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is used in adults and children aged 12 years and older
for the management of seasonal and persistent allergic rhinitis (runny nose),
with or without allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye). It is also
used for the management of itching and urticaria (hives) in adults over the age
of 18 years. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Does EBAHIST 10MG TABLET cause dry mouth?

A: Yes, EBAHIST 10MG TABLET can cause dry mouth. For long-term management, good
oral hygiene should be maintained (teeth should be cleaned with fluoride
toothpaste twice daily) to manage the risk of caries.

Q: Is EBAHIST 10MG TABLET used for "cold"?

A: Yes, EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is also used for the management of cold urticaria,
dermographic urticaria, atopic asthma, mosquito bites, and the common cold in
combination with a medicine called pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before
taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

Q: Who should avoid taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET?

A: EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with an allergic
history to Ebastine, galactose intolerance (a condition marked by increased
blood glucose levels), Lapp lactose deficiency (a rare hereditary disorder where
the body is unable to digest lactose (a sugar found in dairy products), or
glucose-galactose malabsor
unable to absorb glucose and galactose). Consult your doctor before taking
EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

Q: Is EBAHIST 10MG TABLET safe?

A: Yes, EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is safe and effective in relieving symptoms of
allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria and provides efficacy
throughout the 24-hour dosing interval with once-daily administration, and
clinical benefit is seen from the first day of management.

Q: What are the side effects of taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET are headache,
drowsiness, and dry mouth. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms get
worse.

Q: Can EBAHIST 10MG TABLET be used during pregnancy?

A: EBAHIST 10MG TABLET should be used during pregnancy only if it is considered
necessary. Consult your doctor before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

Q: When to take EBAHIST 10MG TABLET?

A: Take EBAHIST 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with
or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q: Does EBAHIST 10MG TABLET make you sleepy?

A: Yes, EBAHIST 10MG TABLET may cause drowsiness as a common side effect. Try to
rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any machines while
you are feeling drowsy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can aggravate your
drowsiness. Contact your doctor if the drowsiness does not improve.

Q: Is EBAHIST 10MG TABLET safe for kids?

A: EBAHIST 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of
age. It should not be used for the management of urticaria (hives) in patients
under the age of 18 years, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Consult your doctor before taking EBAHIST 10MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)/ Hemogram
• Total IGE
• Wheeze/Rhinitis Comprehensive Panel Adult
• Basic Allergy Package
• Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood
• Allergy Comprehensive Profile
• Allergy Post Screening Profile
• Eczema Comprehensive Panel
• Jaanch Mens Skin Care Checkup
• Jaanch Women Skin Care Checkup