Description:

Bilaxten 20mg Tablet contains bilastine, a non-sedating, second-generation antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny/itchy/blocked nose, red/watery/itchy eyes) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives/itchy skin rashes). It blocks histamine H1 receptors peripherally with rapid onset and long duration (up to 24 hours), providing effective allergy symptom relief without significant drowsiness or sedation in most patients.

Prescription:

• Yes

Therapeutic Category:

• Antihistamine / H1-Receptor Antagonist (non-sedating)

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Bilastine 20 mg per tablet.

Variant:

• Standard 20 mg film-coated or uncoated tablet (oval, biconvex, white, scored for ease of swallowing but not to divide into equal doses; length ~10 mm, width ~5 mm). Available in 10 mg orodispersible tablets or oral solution in some markets, but this is the 20 mg tablet variant.

Consume Type:

• Oral

Directions/Usage:

• Adults and adolescents (12 years and over): Take 1 tablet (20 mg) once daily. Swallow whole with water on an empty stomach—take 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice (food/fruit juice reduces absorption). No dose adjustment needed for elderly or mild-moderate renal/hepatic impairment. Duration depends on symptom relief (e.g., seasonal use or as needed for chronic conditions). Follow doctor’s instructions; do not exceed dose.

Common Side Effects:

• Generally well-tolerated with low incidence; common/mild effects include headache, drowsiness (mild/rare compared to first-generation antihistamines), dizziness, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, or somnolence. Less common: increased appetite, anxiety, or insomnia. Serious/rare: hypersensitivity reactions (rash, swelling).

Package Type:

• Blister packs

Storage Advice:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25–30°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister/packaging with tight closure. Keep out of reach of children. No special refrigeration required.

Safety Advice:

• Prescription only; consult a doctor before use, especially if pregnant (limited data—use only if benefits outweigh risks), breastfeeding (limited data—avoid or discontinue), or with severe renal/hepatic impairment. Avoid if known hypersensitivity to bilastine. Take on empty stomach for best absorption. May cause mild drowsiness in some—caution with driving/machinery until effects known. Not for children under 12 years (tablet form; other forms like oral solution available for younger in some regions). Report persistent/worsening symptoms or unusual reactions (e.g., rash, swelling) immediately. Not a cure for allergies—symptomatic relief only.

Product Substitutes:

• Bilasure 20 mg Tablet
• Bilashine 20 mg Tablet
• Bilaford 20 mg Tablet
• Bilanix 20 mg Tablet
• Bilacip 20 mg Tablet
• Generic bilastine 20 mg tablets (various local brands in Ghana/India markets)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Faes Farma, S.A.

Country of Origin:

• Spain