Ebatin Fast 10 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ebastine |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Pharmacology
- Ebastine is a long-acting and selective H1-histamine receptor antagonist
- Inhibition of peripheral receptors remains at a constant level after repeated administration
- Rapid absorption and extensive first-pass metabolism following oral administration
- Conversion to the pharmacologically active acid metabolite, carebastine
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet: Adults (more than 12 years of age): 10 mg (one tablet) once daily
- Tablet: Children (6-12 years of age): 5 mg (half tablet) once daily
- Syrup: Children (2-5 years of age): 2.5 ml once daily (upto 5 ml in severe cases)
- Syrup: Children (6-12 years of age): 5 ml once daily (upto 10 ml in severe cases)
- May be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Combination with ketoconazole or erythromycin increases plasma level and prolonged QTc interval
- No interaction with theophylline, warfarin, cimetidine, diazepam, or alcohol
- Enhanced sedation effect of alcohol and diazepam
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ebastine or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Common: headache, dry mouth, drowsiness
- Less common: abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, insomnia
Overdose Effects
- No clinically meaningful signs or symptoms observed up to 100 mg given once daily
- No specific antidote for Ebatin Fast
- In case of accidental overdoses: gastric lavage, monitoring of vital functions including ECG, symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C at a cool and dry place, away from light
- Keep out of reach of children