Bilaxten Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

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Bilastine

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (seasonal & perennial) & urticaria.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult including elderly & adolescent ≥12 yr 1 tab once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after eating/drinking. May break tab along score line for easier swallowing but not to divide it into equal doses. Avoid taking w/ grapefruit juice/any other fruit juices.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Avoid concomitant intake w/ P-glycoprotein inhibitors in patients w/ moderate or severe renal impairment. May cause drowsiness which may affect ability to drive or use machines. Avoid use during pregnancy. Not recommended during breastfeeding. Childn <12 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Decreased bioavailability w/ grapefruit juice & possibly w/ other fruit juices. Plasma conc may be decreased by OATP1A2 substrates or inhibitors (eg, ritonavir or rifampicin) or increased by P-glycoprotein substrates or inhibitors (eg, cyclosporine). Increased AUC & C_max w/ ketoconazole or erythromycin. Increased C_max w/ diltiazem.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AX29 - bilastine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bilaxten tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Bilaxten

bilastine

Manufacturer:

Faes Farma

Distributor:

DKSH