Ebastine belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines (anti-allergic medicines).
Active substance: Ebastine.
Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of ebastine.
Excipients: Microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, lactose monohydrate, sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate; the film coating contains hypromellose, macrogol-6000, titanium dioxide (E171).
Kestin® contains the active substance ebastine, which acts on peripheral H1 histamine receptors and is used as an antihistamine medicine to relieve symptoms of allergy.
Ebastine belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines (anti-allergic medicines).
Kestin® tablets are used in adults and children over 12 years of age for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and/or perennial) and urticaria of various etiologies, including chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Do not use Kestin® during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as there are no available data regarding the safety of ebastine use during these periods.
There are no data on the effect of ebastine on human fertility. If you think you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, consult your physician before taking this medicine.
At the recommended daily doses, ebastine generally does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery. In individuals sensitive to ebastine, it is advisable to assess their individual response before driving or performing complex activities, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur.
If central nervous system adverse effects occur, including drowsiness and dizziness, caution should be exercised when driving or performing other potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions.
See also the section “Possible side effects”.
If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your physician before taking this medicinal product.
Always take this medicine according to the information provided in the package leaflet or as recommended by your physician. If you are unsure, consult your physician.
Kestin® 10 mg tablets should not be used when doses of less than 10 mg of ebastine are required or in patients who have difficulty swallowing.
If you feel that the effect of Kestin® tablets is too strong or too weak, consult your physician.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is:
One 10 mg tablet once daily.
If the selected dose is not sufficiently effective, your physician may prescribe two 10 mg tablets once daily.
In patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), the daily dose should not exceed 10 mg.
The duration of treatment is determined according to the relief of disease symptoms.
The score line on the tablet is not intended for breaking the tablet.
Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
Store below 25°C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
