Epigion Tablets (Ebastine)

Adult dose

Asthma, urticaria, eczema and dermatitis, pruritus, pruriginous rash (prurigo), and ordinary psoriasis accompanied by pruritus Adults: Administer 20 mg of epinastine hydrochloride orally once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. Allergic rhinitis Adults: Administer 10～20 mg of this medicine orally once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, who have a genetic lactose intolerance problem, or have a history of allergies to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not take this medication. Patients with liver disease or who have had liver disease in the past should use this medication cautiously and should carefully monitor for potential deterioration of liver function. Patients with lipid metabolism disorders such as hyperlipidemia or diabetic dyslipidemia, and pancreatitis should also be administered this medication cautiously. During treatment with this medication, allergic reactions such as rash, hives, or swelling may occur, so if these symptoms arise, treatment should be discontinued immediately and medical consultation sought. Additionally, neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, or gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur, so caution is required if symptoms arise. Various adverse reactions such as liver dysfunction symptoms, kidney abnormalities, cystitis symptoms, palpitations, and shortness of breath may rarely appear, so regular monitoring of the condition is necessary. This medication is not a drug that quickly alleviates asthma attacks, so asthma patients should be fully informed about its purpose and effects. If patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment take this medication, tapering of the steroid should be done gradually, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to the possibility of drowsiness. If effectiveness is not confirmed, it is recommended not to use it for a long time, and seasonal allergy patients are advised to start taking the medication before symptoms appear. This medication has relatively low interactions with other drugs, but care may be needed if taken with sedatives or alcohol. Pregnant or nursing women should only take this medication when necessary, as its safety has not been established; it is advisable to avoid administration during nursing or to stop nursing. Children or the elderly should be observed carefully during administration as the safety of this medication has not been fully established and there may be renal and hepatic function decline. In case of overdose, cardiac rhythm disturbances may occur, so treatment should be sought immediately if symptoms arise, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Finally, it is effective to take this medication after meals or before bedtime depending on symptoms, and blood concentration differences may occur based on administration method.

Allergic reactions (rash, urticaria, redness), itching, edema (face, limbs, etc.), erythema accompanied by itching, drowsiness, lethargy, headache, dizziness, insomnia, nightmares, numbness, feeling of heaviness in the head, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, thirst, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, feeling of fullness, diarrhea, constipation, dry lips, abdominal distension, stomatitis, liver dysfunction (elevated AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP, LDH), jaundice, hepatitis, proteinuria, frequency of urination, hematuria, urinary retention, palpitations, shortness of breath, difficulty in expectoration, nasal congestion, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, gynecomastia, breast enlargement, menstrual irregularities, flushing, bitter taste, decreased sense of taste, chest pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing in this manner will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White or light yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle