Bilaxten Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Bilastine

Indications/Uses

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

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 20 mg 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 intake of food or fruit juice.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Co-administration of P-glycoprotein inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, ritonavir or diltiazem in patients w/ moderate or severe renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, headache, dizziness & fatigue.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased bioavailability w/ grapefruit juice. Increased AUC & C_max w/ ketoconazole or erythromycin. Increased C_max w/ diltiazem. Alcohol.

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Caution For Usage

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bilaxten tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

50's (P31.25/tab)

Bilaxten

bilastine

Manufacturer:

A. Menarini

Distributor:

Zuellig