Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is taken with 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 headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. 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. It can also 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 taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Erostin DC Tablet

Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Erostin DC Tablet

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Erostin DC Tablet

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 Erostin DC

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Tiredness
Sleepiness

How to use Erostin DC Tablet

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. Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Erostin DC Tablet works

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ebastine and Phenylephrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.Ebastine is an antiallergic which blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Erostin DC Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet

₹6.77/Tablet

Ebast-DC Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

₹11.4/tablet

68% costlier

Eba P 10mg/10mg Tablet

Blubell Pharma

₹6.52/tablet

4% cheaper

Eebia P 10mg/10mg Tablet

Arvincare Pharma

₹7.41/tablet

9% costlier

Fabceto 10mg/10mg Tablet

Fabino Life Sciences Ltd

₹7.41/tablet

9% costlier

Ebaway-P Tablet

Mindway Skincare

₹8.7/tablet

29% costlier

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
Stop taking Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
You have been prescribed Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
Stop taking Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

I've frequent sneezing & nose blocking problems, suspecting due to allergies.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get serum IgE to confirm it is allergy

Sneezing, allergies, nose blocking

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Use physiomer hypertonic saline twice daily in each nostril Tab pantop once daily before breakfast Tab montair LC at night once daily for 5days

FAQs

Can the use of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Do not operate machinery, work at heights or participate in potentially dangerous activities while using this medicine.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?

No, alcohol should be avoided while using Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine will increase the drowsiness caused by Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Erostin DC 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

ScienceDirect. Ebastine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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