Ebastine Normon 20 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Spain
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Package leaflet: Information for the user
Introduction
Package leaflet: information for the patient
Ebastina Normon 20 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only, and you should not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.
If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if they are effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Leaflet contents
- What Ebastina Normon is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Ebastina Normon
- How to take Ebastina Normon
- Possible adverse effects
- How to store Ebastina Normon
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Ebastina Normon is and what it is used for
Ebastina Normon belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines (antiallergic agents).
Ebastina Normon is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions such as seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis with or without allergic conjunctivitis (such as runny nose, nasal itching, eye itching, tearing, urge to sneeze), chronic urticaria, and allergic dermatitis.
2. What you need to know before taking Ebastina Normon
Do not take Ebastina Normon
- If you are allergic to ebastine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Ebastina Normon.
This medicine should be used with caution:
- If your electrocardiogram (ECG) results are abnormal (prolongation of the QT interval).
- If you have high levels of potassium in your blood.
- If you suffer from severe liver disease (see section “How to take Ebastina Normon”).
- If you are being treated with a type of medicine used to treat fungal infections called azole antifungals, or with medicines used to treat certain infections called macrolide antibiotics (see section “Taking Ebastina Normon with other medicines”).
- If you are being treated with rifampicin, a type of medicine used to treat tuberculosis.
Do not use this medicine if you have an acute allergic reaction requiring urgent treatment, as ebastine (the active substance in this medicine) takes 1 to 3 hours to take effect.
Children
Ebastina Normon must not be administered to children under 12 years of age.
Other medicines and Ebastina Normon
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might need to take any other medicines.
The following medicines may interact with Ebastina Normon; in such cases it may be necessary to adjust the dose or discontinue treatment with one of them:
- Ebastina Normon may enhance the effect of other medicines used to treat allergy (antihistamines).
- Ebastina Normon should be used with caution in patients taking medicines called ketoconazole or itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections, or the antibiotic erythromycin, used to treat certain infections (as they may cause abnormalities in your electrocardiogram).
- The antihistaminic effect of Ebastina Normon may be reduced in patients taking a medicine called rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis.
No interactions have been reported between ebastine and theophylline, warfarin, cimetidine, diazepam, or alcohol.
Interference with diagnostic tests
Ebastina Normon may interfere with skin allergy test results; therefore, such tests should not be performed until 5–7 days after stopping treatment.
Taking Ebastina Normon with food and drinks
The tablets may be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
There is no experience in pregnant women; therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor before taking Ebastina Normon. The doctor will decide whether or not treatment should be initiated.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether the medicine passes into breast milk; therefore, it should not be used during breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
At the recommended therapeutic doses, no effects on psychomotor function or the ability to drive or operate machinery have been observed in men. However, since somnolence and dizziness are listed among the adverse effects, you should assess your response to the medication before driving or operating machinery.
Ebastina Normon contains lactose and sodium
This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has informed you of an intolerance to certain sugars, consult him before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet; thus, it is essentially “sodium-free”.
3. How to take Ebastina Normon
Follow exactly the instructions for use provided by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Remember to take your medication.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with Ebastina Normon.
Dosage
Use in adults and children over 12 years of age: The usual dose is 10 mg of ebastine once daily, although some patients may require a dose of 20 mg once daily.
Use in patients with severe liver disease: The dose of 10 mg of ebastine per day must not be exceeded. In this case, the 10 mg formulation is recommended (Ebastina 10 mg film-coated tablets).
Method of administration
This medicine is for oral use.
The tablets can be taken with or without food, with a glass of water.
If you feel that the effect of Ebastina Normon is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Ebastina Normon than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately, call the Toxicology Information Service at 915 620 420 (indicating the medicine and the amount ingested), or go to the nearest hospital. Bring any remaining tablets, the carton, and the complete packaging so that healthcare personnel can identify the medicine more easily.
Treatment of poisoning with this medicine consists of gastric lavage and administration of appropriate medication.
If you forget to take Ebastina Normon
Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then continue with your regular schedule. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose and wait until the next scheduled dose.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible adverse effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.
The following adverse effects have been observed in clinical trials and post-marketing experience:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
- Headache
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Hypersensitivity reactions: allergic reactions (such as anaphylaxis and angioedema)
- Nervousness, insomnia
- Dizziness, decreased sensation of touch or sensitivity, decreased or altered taste
- Palpitations, tachycardia
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, digestive problems
- Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), cholestasis, abnormal liver function tests (increased transaminases, gamma-GT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin)
- Urticaria, skin rash, dermatitis
- Menstrual disorders
- Edema (swelling due to fluid accumulation), fatigue
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data):
- Weight gain
- Increased appetite
Reporting of adverse effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this leaflet. You may also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Ebastine Normon
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Store below 30 °C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and their containers at the SIGRE Point at your pharmacy. If you are in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and containers you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Ebastine Normon
- The active substance is ebastine. Each tablet contains 20 mg of ebastine.
- The other components (excipients) are: Tablet core: monohydrate lactose, crospovidone, sodium starch glycolate from potato, magnesium stearate. Coating: butylated methacrylic acid copolymer, titanium dioxide (E-171), talc, and macrogol 6000.
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Ebastine Normon 20 mg is presented as film-coated tablets for oral administration. The tablets are white or almost white, round, biconvex, and marked with "E20". Each pack contains 20 film-coated tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)
Other presentations
Ebastine Normon 10 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Date of the most recent review of this leaflet: February 2026
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