Kestine
Kestine is an antihistamine used to relieve and prevent allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, and strong skin reactions to insect bites.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Ebastine
Manufacturer
Almirall SA
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 usually take one 10 mg tablet daily. For severe symptoms, you can temporarily take two 10 mg tablets (20 mg) daily. For hives or strong reactions to insect bites, take one 10 mg tablet daily.
Method
You can take Kestine with or without food. For insect bite reactions, it works best if you take it before the bite.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg. If you have severe liver problems, do not take more than 10 mg daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Nervousness
- •Sleeplessness
- •Dizziness
- •Reduced sense of touch
- •Taste disturbances
- •Heart palpitations
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Abdominal pain
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Digestive problems
- •Liver inflammation
- •Bile duct blockage (cholestasis) or abnormal liver function tests
- •Hives
- •Rash
- •Skin inflammation
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Swelling
- •Weakness or Tiredness
- •Weight gain
- •Increased appetite
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ebastine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, especially for fungal infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin, rifampicin), depression, or heart rhythm problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not give Kestine to children under 12 years old.
- Do not use Kestine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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- Kestine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you cannot tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- This medicine usually does not affect driving or using machines. However, tiredness and dizziness can occur, so see how it affects you before driving or using machines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 19.9.2025)