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Teva's allergy medicine formulated with 20 mg of ebastine as the active ingredient for the treatment of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Contains 20 tablets.
Teva's ebastine is an anti-allergic medicine formulated with 20 mg of ebastine, an active substance belonging to the group of so-called antihistamines used to relieve nasalsymptoms (such as sneezing, nasal itching,runny nose, nasal congestion ) and eyesymptoms (such as red, watery eyes) associated with allergies.It is used to relievenasal symptoms (such as sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose, nasal congestion) and eye symptoms (such as red, watery eyes) associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Ebastine 20 mg is therefore used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial), chronic urticaria or allergic dermatitis.
Ebastine for allergy comes in a pack of 20 tablets.
The choice between bilastine and ebastine may depend on the individual patient's response. But what is the difference between ebastine and bilastine? Although both are safe for most allergic patients, bilastine has the particularity that its absorption is affected by food, so it must be taken on an empty stomach to ensure its efficacy.
In this case, ebastine is often preferred as it is a more modern, potent active with fewer side effects. However, cetirizine is preferable in young children (as ebastine is contraindicated in children). In addition, ebastine is metabolised in the liver, so that
Ebastine without prescription is recommended for use inadults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.
How to take ebastine? It is recommended to take 1 tablet of ebastinea day , with or without food and with the help of a glass of water.
How long does it take for ebastine to take effect? It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 hours after oral administration. It is therefore not recommended for use in acute allergic emergencies, as its action does not start immediately.
How many days should I take ebastine? The duration of treatment with the active substance ebastine depends on the reason for which it is prescribed and the course of symptoms. In the case of allergies with occasional symptoms (such as seasonal allergic rhinitis), it can be taken only for the days on which the symptoms appear. However, in cases with persistent symptoms, it can be extended for months, but always under medical supervision.
Patients with severe liver disease should not exceed a dose of 10 mg of ebastine per day. If you have any doubts about the dose to be used, please consult our team of pharmacists.
Do not use TevaEbastine 20 mg:
Data on the use of ebastine in pregnant women are very limited, and there are no controlled studies in humans to establish its safety in pregnancy. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that ebastine be avoided during pregnancy, unless specifically recommended and monitored by a doctor.
Like all medicines, Teva Ebastine 20 mg may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In this case, the following have been observed:
Ebastine is a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms such as rhinitis and urticaria. Although it is designed to cause less drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines, it may cause drowsiness in some people (although this effect is usually mild and rare).
Do not take a double dose of ebastine 20 mg to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the missed dose when you remember and then continue with the usual schedule. However, if it is a few hours before the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait to take the next dose at the next regularly scheduled time.
Read the Ebastine 20 mg package leaflet inside the medicine carefully. If you have any questions, ask our team of expert pharmacists.
Each tablet of Ebastine Teva contains20 mg of the active substance ebastine. The other ingredients (excipients) are: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised maize starch, povidone 30, polysorbate 80, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171) and glyceroltriacetate.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Ebastine 20 mg from Teva at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.
