Allerex Tablet 20mg (Epicastine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Asthma, urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, pruritus, prurigo, and pruritic psoriasis vulgaris 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 medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients. It contains lactose; patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with liver disease or a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution as it may worsen liver function. If allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or swelling appear while taking this medicine, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a doctor. Furthermore, neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and insomnia may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur; if you experience unusual symptoms, you should inform your healthcare provider. Since there is a possibility of liver function abnormalities or jaundice, you must carefully monitor your liver health, and if any abnormalities are found, stop taking the medication. Rarely, renal and urinary symptoms such as proteinuria, frequent urination, and hematuria have also been reported, so caution is advised if symptoms occur. Palpitations, dyspnea, and blood-related symptoms may rarely appear; careful observation is necessary. This medication is not intended to quickly relieve asthma attacks, so asthma patients should be aware of this when using it. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should reduce steroids gradually when taking this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medicine carefully as its effects on the fetus are not well established; breastfeeding women should avoid taking it if possible or stop breastfeeding. Children and the elderly should be carefully monitored as the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed, and they may experience adverse reactions due to impaired kidney and liver function. In case of overdose, serious side effects such as cardiac arrhythmia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention; it should be stored safely out of reach of children.

Allergic reactions (rash, hives, redness), itching, swelling (face, limbs, etc.), erythema accompanied by itching, drowsiness, lethargy, headache, dizziness, insomnia, nightmares, numbness, cloudiness of the head, nausea, dyspeptic discomfort, dry mouth, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, sensation of fullness, diarrhea, constipation, dry lips, abdominal distension, stomatitis, liver dysfunction (elevation of AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP, LDH), jaundice, hepatitis, proteinuria, polyuria, hematuria, urinary retention, palpitations, dyspnea, difficulty expectorating, 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. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the drug and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

White or pale yellow circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle