Alesion 20 24 Tablets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Works for 24 hours with once-a-day dosing against runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing caused by pollen, house dust, etc.

Just 1 tablet works continuously for 24 hours*
*Take 1 tablet once a day before bedtime (Under 15 years: Do not take.)
Deals with rhinitis firmly from early on / Less likely to cause drowsiness※
※Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Contains the long-acting 2nd-generation antihistamine ingredient <epinastine hydrochloride>

Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine can lead to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (If not followed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects/accidents may become more likely.)
1. The following persons must not take this medicine.
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Children under 15 years.
(3) Persons who have received the following diagnosis.
Liver disease
2. While taking this medicine, do not use any of the following medicines.
Other allergy medicines (including medicines for skin diseases and oral medicines for rhinitis), oral medicines containing antihistamines, etc. (cold medicines, antitussive and expectorant medicines, motion sickness medicines, hypnotic sedatives, etc.)
3. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
(Drowsiness, etc. may occur.)
4. Persons who are breastfeeding should not take this medicine, or should avoid breastfeeding if they take it.
5. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk before taking this medicine.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Elderly persons.
(4) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(5) Persons who are unsure whether their symptoms are caused by allergies or by something else.
(6) Persons who have been diagnosed with other allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma or atopic dermatitis.
(7) Persons who are switching to this medicine from a medicine containing 10 mg of epinastine hydrochloride.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this box with you.

Skin: Rash/redness, swelling, itching / Digestive system: Nausea/vomiting, stomatitis, stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, heavy feeling in the stomach, feeling of indigestion, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite
Psychiatric/nervous system: Dizziness, insomnia, headache, feeling foggy-headed, numbness, nightmares, hallucinations, auditory hallucinations
Respiratory system: Difficulty breathing
Circulatory system: Palpitations
Urinary system: Difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blood in the urine, protein in the urine / Other: Swelling, hot flushes, chest pain, phlegm in the throat, fatigue, nasal congestion, menstrual irregularities, bitter taste, weakened sense of taste, gynecomastia (breast development resembling female breasts in males), breast enlargement

The following serious symptoms may occur rarely.
In such cases, see a doctor immediately.

Liver dysfunction: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes), brown urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. appear.

Thrombocytopenia: A decrease in the number of platelets, a component of the blood, causes bleeding symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, and bruises.

3. The following symptoms may appear after taking this medicine. If they persist or worsen, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this box with you.
Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness

4. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about 1 week (including the period of taking other medicines containing epinastine hydrochloride), stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this box with you.

5. Even if symptoms improve, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk if you take this medicine for more than 2 weeks (including the period of taking other medicines containing epinastine hydrochloride).



●Indications
Relief of the following nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, house dust (indoor dust), etc.:
Runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing



●Dosage and Administration
Adults (15 years and older): Take 1 tablet once a day before bedtime with water or lukewarm water.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration>
(1) Under 15 years – Do not take.
(2) Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
(3) When using this medicine for seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms caused by pollen, etc., it is effective to start taking it from the predicted start date of pollen dispersal, or early once symptoms begin to appear.
(4) How to take out the tablets
Press the raised part of the PTP sheet containing the tablet firmly with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back, then take out the tablet and take it. (Accidentally swallowing the sheet as is may lead to unexpected accidents, such as it piercing the mucous membrane of the esophagus.)



●Ingredients and Amounts
In 1 tablet (daily dose)
Epinastine hydrochloride – 20 mg

Additives: light anhydrous silicic acid, lactose, hypromellose, povidone, ethyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate copolymer, macrogol, silicone resin, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium oxide, corn starch



●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
(2) Store out of the reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container.
(This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not take the product after the expiration date.



●Contact Information
Customer Consultation Office
Phone 0120-028-193
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Manufacturer and Distributor
SSP Co., Ltd.
〒163-1488 東京都新宿区西新宿3-20-2

Relief System for Sufferers from Adverse Drug Reactions: Phone 0120-149-931