Bilastine & montelukast tablets

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...

• Your doctor has prescribed Bilastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. • As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. • Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness. • Stop taking Bilastine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Bilastine is an antihistamine that is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (sneezing, itchy nose, nasal secretion, nasal congestion and red, streaming eyes) and other forms of allergic rhinitis. It can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (wheals or urticaria). Warnings and precautions concerning bilastine • Before starting to use bilastine, talk to your pharmacist if you are suffering from moderate or severe kidney failure or if you are also taking other medicines. • You should not take bilastine if you are allergic to bilastine or to any other component of this medicine. • Do not exceed the recommended dose, and talk to your doctor if the symptoms persist. Other medicines and bilastine tablets If you are taking or have to take bilastine while taking other medicines (even if purchased without a prescription), tell your doctor or pharmacist so you can receive the appropriate advice. In particular, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor if you are taking one of the following medicines: • Rifampicin (an antibiotic) • Ritonavir (to treat AIDS) • Diltiazem (to treat angina pectoris) • Ciclosporin (to reduce the activity of your immune system, to prevent transplant rejection or reduce the activity of autoimmune diseases and allergic disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or rheumatoid arthritis). • Erythromycin (an antibiotic) • Ketoconazole (an antifungal medication) Consumption of bilastine with food, drinks and alcohol This medicine should...

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.

Bilastine is an antihistamine that is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (sneezing, itchy nose, nasal secretion, nasal congestion and red, streaming eyes) and other forms of allergic rhinitis. It can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (wheals or urticaria). Warnings and precautions concerning bilastine • Before starting to use bilastine, talk to your pharmacist if you are suffering from moderate or severe kidney failure or if you are also taking other medicines. • You should not take bilastine if you are allergic to bilastine or to any other component of this medicine. • Do not exceed the recommended dose, and talk to your doctor if the symptoms persist. Other medicines and bilastine tablets If you are taking or have to take bilastine while taking other medicines (even if purchased without a prescription), tell your doctor or pharmacist so you can receive the appropriate advice. In particular, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor if you are taking one of the following medicines: • Rifampicin (an antibiotic) • Ritonavir (to treat AIDS) • Diltiazem (to treat angina pectoris) • Ciclosporin (to reduce the activity of your immune system, to prevent transplant rejection or reduce the activity of autoimmune diseases and allergic disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or rheumatoid arthritis). • Erythromycin (an antibiotic) • Ketoconazole (an antifungal medication) Consumption of bilastine with food, drinks and alcohol This medicine should...

• Your doctor has prescribed Bilastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. • As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. • Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness. • Stop taking Bilastine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

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.

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...

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...