Kestine Lyo
Kestine Lyo is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat allergy symptoms like runny nose, eye irritation, and hives.
Form
tabletti, kylmäkuivattu
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Ebastine
Manufacturer
Almirall SA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 12 years old, take 1 tablet (10 mg) once a day. For severe symptoms, you can temporarily take 2 tablets (2 x 10 mg) once a day.
Method
Place the tablet on your tongue, let it dissolve with your saliva, and then swallow. Do not drink water or other liquids.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg. For patients with severe liver problems, the maximum is 10 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
COMMON
- •Drowsiness
COMMON
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
RARE
- •Nervousness, insomnia
RARE
- •Dizziness, reduced sensation, taste disorders
RARE
- •Palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm
RARE
- •Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, digestive problems
RARE
- •Liver problems, cholestasis, abnormal liver function tests
RARE
- •Hives, rash, skin inflammation
RARE
- •Menstrual disorders
RARE
- •Swelling, weakness
RARE
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Increased appetite
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ebastine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, especially antifungals (like ketoconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (like erythromycin), tuberculosis medicines (like rifampicin), antidepressants, or heart rhythm medicines.
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine and can be harmful to people with phenylketonuria (PKU).