Ebastine + Montelukast

Ebastine + Montelukast is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Ebastine + Montelukast is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, vomiting, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Ebastine + Montelukast is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. It can make you feel better.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ebay-M

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Vomiting
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Flu-like symptoms

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ebastine + Montelukast may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ebastine + Montelukast is a combination of two medicines: Ebastine and Montelukast, which treats sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Ebastine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

• You have been prescribed Ebastine + Montelukast to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
• Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ebastine + Montelukast can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ebastine + Montelukast as it may cause increased sleepiness.
• Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
• Stop taking Ebastine + Montelukast at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

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