Bilastine

Adult: For symptomatic relief of allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis): As conventional tab: 20 mg once daily. Limit treatment to the period of exposure to allergens. Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Discontinue treatment after the symptoms have resolved, reinitiate treatment if symptoms reappear. Perennial allergic rhinitis: Treatment may be continued during allergen exposure periods. Child: For symptomatic relief of allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis): 6-11 years weighing at least 20 kg: As orodispersible tab and oral solution: 10 mg once daily. ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Oral Urticaria Cardiac disorders: Right bundle branch block, sinus arrhythmia. Ear and labyrinth disorders: Vertigo, tinnitus. Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, diarrhoea, dry mouth, thirst, dyspepsia, gastritis, upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain. General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue, asthenia, pyrexia. Infections and infestations: Oral herpes. Investigations: Increased gamma glutamyltransferase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, blood creatinine, triglycerides, and weight. Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Increased appetite. Nervous system disorders: Somnolence, headache, dizziness. Psychiatric disorders: Anxiety, insomnia. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Nasal discomfort, nasal dryness, dyspnoea. Skin and subcutaneous tissue dis...

Bilastine relieves allergic symptoms. Take one tablet daily. Take the tablet when your stomach is empty (so, one hour before a meal, or alternatively, two hours after eating a meal). Do NOT take the tablet with any food, or with grapefruit juice or any other fruit juices. Bilastine is called a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, it can still cause drowsiness in a few people. Make sure your reactions are normal before you drive, or before using tools or machines. Type of medicine Antihistamine (non-drowsy) Used for Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and some allergic skin reactions Also called Ilaxten® Available as Tablets, melt-in-the-mouth (orodispersible) tablets, oral liquid medicine Bilastine is an anti-allergy medicine. It stops the effects of a substance called histamine and this helps to relieve the symptoms of allergies, such as Exposure to substances such as pollen, Urticaria is a condition where an itchy skin rash develops. The rash can be triggered by an allergy to a substance such as a soap or a detergent. Before taking bilastine Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking bilastine it is important that your doctor knows: • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. • If you have epilepsy. • If you have a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria. • If you are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taki...

Bilastine FDA Approval Status FDA Approved: No Generic name: Bilastine Company: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Treatment for: Bilastine is an investigational selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. In January 2008, Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the termination of the licensing agreement with FAES Farma, S.A. and the cessation of the development and commercialization of bilastine. Development timeline for Bilastine Date Article Jan 14, 2008 Jun 20, 2007 Further information Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.