Kestine Lyo
Kestine Lyo is an antihistamine that helps relieve severe allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, red, itchy, and burning eyes, caused by seasonal and year-round allergies.
Form
tabletti, kylmäkuivattu
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Ebastine
Manufacturer
Almirall SA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 12 years old, the usual dose is one 20 mg tablet once daily for severe allergy symptoms, or one 10 mg tablet once daily for milder symptoms or long-term treatment.
Method
Take the tablet from its blister pack just before use. Place the tablet on your tongue where it will dissolve quickly, then swallow with your saliva. Do not drink water or other liquids.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg. If you have severe liver problems, do not exceed 10 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Nervousness
- •Insomnia
- •Dizziness
- •Reduced sense of touch
- •Taste disturbances
- •Palpitations
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Abdominal pain
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea
- •Digestive problems
- •Liver inflammation
- •Cholestasis (blocked bile flow)
- •Abnormal liver function test results
- •Hives
- •Rash
- •Skin inflammation
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Swelling
- •Weakness
- •Weight gain
- •Increased appetite
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ebastine or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you have severe liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking antifungal medicines (like ketoconazole or itraconazole), antibiotics (like erythromycin), tuberculosis medicines (like rifampicin), antidepressants, or medicines for heart rhythm problems.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine, and may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
- If your symptoms do not improve within 5 days, contact your doctor.
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- This medicine generally does not affect driving, but it can cause tiredness or dizziness, so be careful until you know how it affects you.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 19.9.2025)