If you have an allergy, you are sure to know Ebastine well, as it is the most common medicine to treat allergic reactions. We are talking about an antihistamine that works by reducing the most frequent symptoms of allergies and therefore improving the patient’s day-to-day life.
It is one of the most commonly used medicines to control allergies, as it can be taken for only 2 years. Then let’s find out when to take Ebastine and how we should use it so you can know in detail this popular drug.
What Is It Used For?
It is an antihistamine that acts by blocking H1 receptors and therefore reducing the usual symptoms of an allergic reaction such as itching, tearing, sneezing, etc. With the Ebastine vasoconstriction takes place, in addition, it cries the dermal pruritus and dilates the bronchus.
The use of Ebastine is designed to treat the effects that are generated by allergies and can be used in any of these cases:
- Suffering from rhinitis due to allergies (whether the rhinitis is perennial or seasonal)
- In cases of chronic urticaria
- To soothe the dermatitis that appears due to the allergy
Dosage And Guidelines For Administration
If you’re going to medicate with Ebastine, you must consult with a doctor first. The doctor will be responsible for indicating the recommended dose in your case and keeping a thorough follow-up. However, you should know that generally recommended doses are as follows:
- In adults over 12 years of age: 10 mg of Ebastine once daily
- From 6 to 11 years: 5 mg of Ebastine also once daily
- 2 to 5 years: 2.5 mg of Ebastine once daily
To achieve a more notorious effect, it is recommended that this tempting be used regularly, unless the symptoms are mild or not constant.
In addition, Ebastine can be used as a preventive; i.e. if you are known to be exposed to an allergen, you can take a tablet about 3 hours before to reduce symptoms.
However, you must consult with a doctor to tell you the most appropriate dosage for you, as well as the duration of treatment. Each patient has specific needs and, therefore, an expert must be the one who indicates the method to follow.
What Formats Are There?
You should know that you can find Ebastina in different formats so that, you can choose the one that best suits your preferences. You can currently find the following presentations:
- Coated tablets
- Orodispersible tablets (do not need water)
- Oral solution (syrup style)
Who Can’t Use It?
We ended up presenting the contraindications of Ebastine so you know all those patients who shouldn’t take this antihistamine. They are the following:
People with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the Ebastine
Patients with heart problems should always consult with their doctor
People who take antibiotics or antifungals should also talk to the doctor
Patients with hepatic impairment
Adverse Reactions
Ebastine usually has no side effects or adverse reactions. However, in some specific cases, it has been possible to verify the appearance of some effects such as:
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
These are some possible side effects, but their appearance is very rare and, in general, Ebastine does not cause any reaction.
Pregnancy And Lactation
In the case of being pregnant or breastfeeding, there is still no 100% reliable data on the use of Ebastine. The studies that have been carried out so far have been on animals and, for the time being, no harmful effects have been detected in either the animal or the embryo. However, in the absence of more concise evidence, at the moment it is not recommended to take Ebastine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. In these cases, other antihistamines do have tests tested by the medical community and that will help you reduce the symptoms of allergy when you are at this stage of your life: loratadine or cetirizine can be taken in pregnancy or during breastfeeding.
