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Erostin DC Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Common cold symptoms include running nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing.

Medicinal Benefits:

Erostin DC Tablet is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes. It is composed of two medicines: Ebastine (antihistamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Ebastine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses.

FAQs

Erostin DC Tablet is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes. It is composed of two medicines: Ebastine (antihistamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Ebastine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Erostin DC Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Erostin DC Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Erostin DC Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Yes, Erostin DC Tablet contains ebastine, which is an antihistamine that is known to cause dry mouth. Increase the intake of fluids to avoid excessive dry mouth caused due to Erostin DC Tablet as continued dryness can lead to dental disease (gum disease, fungal infection, tooth decay).

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Erostin DC Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

It is not recommended to take Erostin DC Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains phenylephrine, which may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Erostin DC Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).