Ebastel in Spain: The Antihistamine Ebastine
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera, MD
Licensed Physician No. 484814280 · Official Medical College of Bizkaia (Spain)Last reviewed: 2 October 2026
Ebastel is ebastine, a non-drowsy antihistamine prescribed in Spain and not marketed in the UK or US. What it treats and when to seek urgent care.
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Ebastel is ebastine, a non-drowsy antihistamine that is widely prescribed in Spain and is not marketed in the UK or the US.
- What it is used for: hay fever and allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose and eyes) and hives.
- Its equivalent at home: it is in the same class as cetirizine and loratadine.
- Check first if: you have liver disease, take ketoconazole, itraconazole or erythromycin, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Possible effects: headache, dry mouth and, in some people, drowsiness.
- Do you need a prescription? Yes.
- Go to an emergency department if: you have difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or severe dizziness.
This is general information and does not replace the package leaflet or the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. If you need an assessment, you can book a video consultation or read about allergies. This service is for urgent, non-emergency care; in an emergency, call 112.
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