Ebastine

• Ebastine is used to provide symptomatic relief in symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, hay fever associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergy rhinitis (that lasts for long term).
• It also provides relief in long term hives (urticaria)

When should one not use Ebastine

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from a severe liver problem
• You are already taking certain antibiotics to treat fungal infections
• Ebastine should not be given to children below 12 years old

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way ebastine works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat tuberculosis or are taking antibiotics, antifungals.
• Concomitant use of ebastine along with clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided.