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Elina Tablet 15's

Elina Tablet 15's

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Composition

MIZOLASTINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Elina Tablet

Elina Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamine or anti-allergic. It is primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies like hay fever (allergic reaction causing itchy and watery eyes and sneezing), irritation of the nose and eyes, and itchy skin rashes. An allergy is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever, pollen, or pet dander.

Elina Tablet contains Mizolastine which works by blocking histamine effects, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stuffiness.

Take Elina Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elina Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience sleepiness, dizziness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat and difficulty breathing, generalized skin rash (nettle rash), itching, and fainting. Most of these side effects of Elina Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Elina Tablet or any other medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, before using Elina Tablet . If you have liver disease, heart disease, epilepsy, and blood disorder, stop taking Elina Tablet and consult a doctor immediately. Avoid contact with people who have infections or are sick as Elina Tablet may weaken the immune system causing infections easily.

Uses of Elina Tablet

Treatment of Allergic symptoms like hay fever (allergic reaction causing itchy and watery eyes and sneezing), irritation of the nose and eyes and itchy skin rashes.

Medicinal Benefits

Elina Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamine or anti-allergic. It is primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies like hay fever (allergic reaction causing itchy and watery eyes and sneezing), irritation of the nose and eyes, and itchy skin rashes. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness.

Directions for Use

Take Elina Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Elina Tablet

  • Sleepiness

  • Dizziness

  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Fainting

  • Generalized skin rash (nettle rash)

  • Itching

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Elina Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Elina Tablet . Elina Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you experience liver disease, heart disease, epilepsy, and blood disorder, stop taking Elina Tablet and consult a doctor immediately. Avoid contact with people who have infections or sick as Elina Tablet may weaken the immune system causing infections easily.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Elina Tablet may interact with an immunosuppressant medication (ciclosporin), blood pressure-lowering medicines (nifedipine), a medicine used to treat heart disease (adenosine), antifungal (ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin), medicines for stomach ulcers (cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Elina Tablet may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid grapefruit juice intake with Elina Tablet . Also, avoid alcohol consumption with Elina Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, impairment of judgment, and thinking.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Elina Tablet , let your doctor know if have hepatic dysfunction, clinically significant bradycardia, and QT prolongation, or with electrolyte imbalance, in particular, hypokalaemia.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • NIFEDIPINE
  • CICLOSPORIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Add ginger to foods or tea as it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds that can relax membranes in the airways and reduce cough, irritation and swelling in nasal passages.

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drink liquids at room temperature to get relief from a runny nose, cough and sneezing.

  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.

  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Special Advise

  • Certain blood tests are recommended while taking Elina Tablet to monitor serum cortisol levels as Elina Tablet may increase these levels.

  • Also, avoid smoking as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.

  • Your doctor may advice to stop taking Elina Tablet before any allergy test.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: It is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens’. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever, pollen or pet dander. One of the main symptoms of allergy is cough and it acts as a reflex action in the throat when there is any mucus or foreign irritant entry in the respiratory system.

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Alcohol

Caution

Do not drink more than moderate quantity while taking Elina Tablet . Alcohol can increase the risk of side-effects from Elina Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Elina Tablet in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Elina Tablet is passed into breast milk. Therefore it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers, unless your doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Most patients taking Elina Tablet may drive or perform tasks requiring concentration. However, it causes dizziness in some people as a side effect. Therefore, to avoid this condition, it is advised to not drive.

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Liver

Caution

If u have or had history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Elina Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

If u have or had history or evidence of any Kidney -related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Elina Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Unsafe

Elina Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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FAQs

Elina Tablet is used to treat various kinds of allergies like hay fever (allergic reaction causing itchy and watery eyes and sneezing), irritation of the nose and eyes, and itchy skin rashes.
Even though the Elina Tablet is a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If this occurs to you, do not use tools or machines and do not drive.
Some antacids comprise magnesium and aluminum may reduce the absorption of Elina Tablet and lower its levels, thus interfering with the working of this Elina Tablet . It is advised that you maintain a gap of 2 hours between the two medicines.
Yes, you should avoid drinking orange juice, apple juice and grape juice while taking Elina Tablet . These might make you more prone to have side effects. Talk to your doctor for further advice.
You should never take more than the dose recommended by your doctor. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
If you feel dizziness while taking Elina Tablet , lie down for a bit and then get up slowly. Move carefully and slowly while doing activities or walking. Avoid cigarettes, coffee and alcohol. If dizziness continues or worsens, consult your doctor immediately.
Elina Tablet may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Yes, Elina Tablet is effective if taken as advised by the doctor for the prescribed duration.
Elina Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. It should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it may cause an overdose. Take Elina Tablet as per the dose advised by the doctor.
The safety of Elina Tablet in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy. The doctor will prescribe Elina Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Elina Tablet may cause side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat and difficulty breathing, generalized skin rash (nettle rash), itching, and fainting. Most of these side effects of Elina Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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