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Generic: Ebastine

Form: Syrup 5mg/5ml

Indication

Allergic rhinitis, Allergic conditions, Chronic idiopathic urticaria

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10-20 mg once daily.

Child Dose

Oral Allergic conditions Child: >6 yr: 5 mg once daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, cardiac arrhythmias.

Mode of Action

Ebastine, a piperidine derivative, is a long-acting, nonsedating, second-generation histamine receptor antagonist that binds preferentially to peripheral H1 receptors. It is metabolised to active metabolite, carebastine. It has antihistaminic, antiallergic activity and prevents histamine-induced bronchoconstriction. It does not have significant sedative or antimuscarinic actions.

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