● Features
Epinastine Hydrochloride Preparation
● Alesion 20 contains 20mg of the second-generation antihistamine ingredient epinastine hydrochloride per tablet. It exhibits excellent effects on sneezing and nasal discharge symptoms.
Being a second-generation antihistamine ingredient, it is an allergy oral medicine that is less likely to cause drowsiness.
● Nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen and house dust occur when causative substances such as histamine and leukotrienes are released inside the body upon inhalation.
Epinastine hydrochloride exerts excellent effects on allergic rhinitis symptoms by inhibiting the action of causative substances and suppressing their release.
● Effective with once-daily administration before bedtime. When used for seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms such as pollen, it is effective to start taking it early when symptoms begin to appear.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Relief of the following nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, house dust (indoor dust), etc.: runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Take the following single dose once a day before bedtime with water or lukewarm water.
［Age: Single dose］
Adults (15 years and older): 1 tablet
Under 15 years: Do not take
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration instructions.
(2) When used for seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms such as pollen, it is effective to start taking it early from the predicted pollen scattering day or when symptoms begin to appear.
(3) How to remove tablets
Press strongly on the convex part of the PTP sheet containing the tablets with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back and take out the tablet to swallow. (Accidentally swallowing it as is may cause unexpected accidents such as piercing the esophageal mucosa.)
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per tablet
Epinastine hydrochloride 20mg
〔Additives〕
Anhydrous silica, lactose, hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), povidone, ethyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate copolymer, macrogol, silicone resin, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium oxide, corn starch
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Dosage Form
Film-coated tablet (oral tablet)
● Precautions for Use
■Do not do (Contraindications)
(If not followed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects/accidents may occur more easily.)
1. Do not take if you fall under the following:
(1) Those who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its ingredients.
(2) Children under 15 years old.
(3) Those diagnosed with liver disease.
2. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this drug:
Other allergy medicines (including medicines for skin diseases and oral medicines for rhinitis), oral medicines containing antihistamines (cold medicines, antitussives and expectorants, motion sickness medicines, hypnotics and sedatives, etc.)
3. Do not drive vehicles or operate machinery after taking this medicine
(Drowsiness, etc. may occur.)
4. Nursing mothers should either not take this medicine or avoid breastfeeding if taking it.
5. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine.
■Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking if you fall under the following:
(1) Those receiving medical treatment from a doctor.
(2) Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant.
(3) Elderly people.
(4) Those who have had allergic reactions to medicines.
(5) Those unsure whether symptoms are due to allergies or other causes.
(6) Those diagnosed with other allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma or atopic dermatitis.
(7) Those switching from a medicine containing 10mg of epinastine hydrochloride to this medicine.
2. If the following symptoms appear after taking, they may be side effects; stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, swelling, itching
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, heavy stomach feeling, bloating, loss of appetite
Neuropsychiatric system: dizziness, insomnia, headache, feeling dazed, numbness, nightmares, hallucinations, auditory hallucinations
Respiratory system: shortness of breath
Circulatory system: palpitations
Urinary system: difficulty urinating, frequent urination, hematuria, proteinuria
Others: swelling, flushing, chest pain, phlegm, fatigue, nasal congestion, menstrual irregularities, bitter taste, weakened sense of taste, gynecomastia (breast enlargement in males), breast enlargement
Rarely, the following serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
［Name of Symptom: Symptom］
Liver dysfunction: fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite, etc.
Thrombocytopenia: a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood causing bleeding symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding from gums, bruising.
3. The following symptoms may appear after taking; if these symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet:
Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness
4. If symptoms do not improve after about one week of taking (including the period of taking other medicines containing epinastine hydrochloride), stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
5. Even if symptoms improve, if taking for more than two weeks (including the period of taking other medicines containing epinastine hydrochloride), consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.)
(4) Do not take medicines past their expiration date.
