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Gonvastin Tablets 10 Milligrams (Evastin)

Gonvastin Tablets 10 Milligrams (Evastin)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Ebastine›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
건일바이오팜주식회사
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201908631 · Approved 2019.12.26 · Insurance code 073000910

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis (respiratory, eyes), dermatitis, and chronic urticaria (skin)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults and children aged 12 years and older should take 10mg of Evastin orally once daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
For children aged 6-11 years, administer 5mg once daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
건일바이오팜주식회사

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis (respiratory, eyes), dermatitis, and chronic urticaria (skin)

  • Allergic rhinitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • dermatitis
  • chronic urticaria
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This medication is used to relieve allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, and chronic urticaria.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years and older should take 10mg of Evastin orally once daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

For children aged 6-11 years, administer 5mg once daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, which may cause hypersensitivity responses such as diarrhea in children or adolescents who are lactose intolerant. Patients with an allergy to this medication or those with severely impaired liver function should not use it. Patients with liver problems or those who have previously suffered from liver diseases should use this medication cautiously as it may worsen liver conditions. Additionally, precautions are required for patients taking medications or having conditions that can affect cardiac electrical activity. Taking this medication with certain antibiotics or antifungals that inhibit the enzymes that break down this medication in the liver may increase drug concentration, so consultation with a physician is necessary. Rarely, side effects such as rapid heartbeat, drowsiness, nervousness, headache, nausea, diarrhea may occur after taking this medication. Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock have also been reported, and if unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is recommended. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery until personal reactions to this medication are known. This medication does not provide quick relief of allergy symptoms and is not suitable for emergencies. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution as its safety has not been established, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. Use by children under 6 years is not recommended due to unproven safety. This medication may affect allergy test results, so it should not be taken before tests. Though special toxic symptoms from overdose are rare, appropriate treatment based on symptoms and electrocardiogram monitoring may be necessary. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to other containers to ensure safety and maintain quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Anaphylactic shock, ventricular arrhythmia (including Torsades de Pointes), palpitations

Mild side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • nervousness
  • numbness
  • weakness
  • agitation
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
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  • thirst
  • discomfort in the upper stomach
  • dry mouth
  • glossitis
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • elevated AST·ALT
  • LDH
  • Al-P
  • rash
  • edema
  • slight weight gain
  • eosinophilia
  • chest tightness
  • elevated BUN
  • diabetes

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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