Enazion Tablet 20 mg (Epinastrine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Asthma, urticaria, eczema/dermatitis, pruritus, prurigo, and common 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 used by patients who have an allergic reaction to this drug or its components. Additionally, since this drug contains lactose, patients with congenital issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with liver disease or a history of liver disease should be cautious as liver function may worsen when using this drug. This medication may cause allergic symptoms such as rashes, urticaria, and swelling of the face or extremities, and if such symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Caution is also necessary as symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and dry mouth may occur, and if symptoms are severe, medical advice should be sought. Since liver function abnormalities may occur, if liver enzymes increase or yellowing of the skin appears, medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor's consultation sought. This medication may affect kidney function and cause proteinuria, and similar symptoms to cystitis or urinary retention may occur; therefore, abnormalities should be monitored closely. Symptoms such as increased heart rate or respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and nasal congestion may rarely occur, necessitating observation. Blood disorders such as thrombocytopenia or leukocytosis may develop, so any unusual reactions should be reported to medical personnel. Rarely reported symptoms include gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities, and chest pain; if such changes occur, consultation with a specialist is necessary. This medication is not intended for the rapid relief of asthma attacks, so asthma patients should take it with this understanding. Patients receiving long-term steroid therapy should gradually adjust their steroid dosage when taking this medication. This drug may cause drowsiness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. If there is no effect, it is advisable not to continue taking it for extended periods. In cases of seasonal allergies, it is recommended to start taking it before symptoms worsen and continue during the period of symptoms. This medication has relatively few drug interactions, but caution is advised when taking it with other sedatives or alcohol due to limited clinical experience. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid taking it if possible or discontinue breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed for children, especially low-birth-weight infants, neonates, young children, and minors, so caution is needed. The elderly often experience decreased liver and kidney function, which may lead to adverse reactions, so regular monitoring of their condition and dosage adjustment as needed is required. Overdose may lead to cardiac issues such as arrhythmias; if overdose is suspected, appropriate medical treatment should be sought immediately. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable as it may affect the quality of the medication.

Allergic reactions (rash, hives, redness), itching, swelling (face, extremities, etc.), erythema accompanied by itching, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, insomnia, nightmares, numbness, feeling of heaviness in the head, nausea, discomfort in the stomach, thirst, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, feeling of fullness in the stomach, diarrhea, constipation, dry lips, abdominal distension, stomatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, hepatitis, exacerbation of symptoms, proteinuria, frequent urination, hematuria, urinary retention, palpitations, shortness of breath, difficulty in sputum expectoration, nasal congestion, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, gynecomastia, breast enlargement, menstrual irregularities, flushing, bitter taste, taste impairment, chest pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or light yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle