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Alispin Tablet 20 mg (Epinastine Hydrochloride)

Alispin Tablet 20 mg (Epinastine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Epinastine Hydrochloride›20mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White or light yellow round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901940 · Approved 2019.03.29 · Insurance code 657806540

Summary

Main use
Treatment of allergic rhinitis, skin conditions (including urticaria and eczema), and bronchial asthma
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1. 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. 2. Allergic rhinitis Adults: Administer 10∼20 mg of this medication orally once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of allergic rhinitis, skin conditions (including urticaria and eczema), and bronchial asthma

  • Bronchial asthma
  • allergic rhinitis
  • urticaria
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • itchy skin
  • itchy rashes
  • common psoriasis with itching
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This medication is used for bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and various allergic and inflammatory skin disorders such as urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, and itchy rashes.

How to take

Adult dose

1. 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. 2. Allergic rhinitis Adults: Administer 10∼20 mg of this medication orally once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to certain components. It also contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with problems in lactose breakdown or genetic disorders such as glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with liver disease or a history of liver disease should use this medication cautiously and should be closely monitored for signs of liver function deterioration. If allergic reactions, rashes, itching, swelling, or other symptoms occur while taking this medication, you should discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Caution is advised as central nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation can rarely occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported. If signs of liver function impairment appear, immediately discontinue use and seek appropriate medical treatment. This medication may also affect kidney function, so you should be cautious for symptoms related to kidneys such as proteinuria. Rarely, urinary symptoms like increased urination or hematuria may occur, so monitoring is necessary. Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion have also been reported, so caution is warranted. Hematological abnormalities, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities may rarely occur, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional. This medication is not a drug for immediate relief of asthma attacks, so asthma patients need thorough explanations. Patients receiving long-term steroid therapy should carefully adjust their steroid dosage while taking this medication. Caution is necessary as drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery. If ineffective, long-term use should be avoided, and it is advisable to start and continue treatment in a timely manner for seasonal symptoms. While there is a low possibility of interaction with other sedatives or antihistamines, as well as alcohol, caution is necessary due to limited experience with simultaneous use. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should cautiously consider the administration of this medication due to potential effects on the fetus. Women who are breastfeeding should avoid this medication or discontinue breastfeeding, as the medication may pass into breast milk. Safety in children, especially in newborns and infants, has not been adequately established and requires caution. Elderly patients may have compromised liver and kidney function, and dosage adjustments or drug holidays may be necessary if adverse reactions occur. In the event of overdose, arrhythmias or other cardiac abnormalities may arise, so immediate medical consultation is required, and emergency treatments such as gastric lavage or inducing urination may be necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to another container is not advisable for quality maintenance. Taking this medication on an empty stomach may increase blood concentration, so you should follow healthcare professional instructions regarding the timing and method of administration.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (rash, hives, erythema), itching, swelling (of the face, extremities, etc.), erythema associated with itching, drowsiness, lethargy, headache, dizziness, insomnia, nightmares, numbness, feeling of heaviness in the head, nausea, gastric discomfort, thirst, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, feeling of fullness, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, diarrhea, constipation, dryness of the lips, abdominal bloating, stomatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, exacerbation of hepatitis and liver damage symptoms, proteinuria, frequent 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

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or light yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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