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Description
Elina Tablet is an effective anti-allergic medicine used to relieve the symptoms caused by allergic reactions such as seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hay fever), perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, urticaria (hives), and other allergic reactions causing irritation of the nose and eyes. The symptoms may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, skin rashes, redness of the eyes, etc.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Elina Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Elina Tablet
Dry mouth
Headache
Dizziness and Drowsiness
Lack of energy
Diarrhea
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Weight gain
Joint and muscle pain
Fainting
Uses of Elina Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, etc. associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. This is also used to treat the allergic reactions causing irritation of the nose and eyes.
Urticaria
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as itchy, red-colored skin rashes or welts associated with urticaria, a condition which may be caused by a reaction to food, medicines, or other irritants.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mizolastine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine is a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, use of this medicine may still cause dizziness and drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
QT prolongation
This medicine should be used with caution in patients susceptible to QT prolongation due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or package insert and take this medicine exactly as directed. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the concentration of certain chemical substances in the body (histamines) which are responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines, Anti-allergic agent
Schedule
Schedule H
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Mizolastine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 14 September 2018]. Available from:
Mizollen 10 mg modified-release tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (eMC) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2018 [cited 14 September 2018]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Jun 2019
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