Bilista 20mg

Introduction

Bilista 20 is an antihistamine medication. It is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling and rashes. Bilista 20 can be taken one hour before or two hours after food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Remember dosage is decided on the basis of the type of medicine (tablet or syrup ), age and present medical condition of the person. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you do not observe any improvement in the symptoms, consult with the doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid fruit juice before taking the medicine.

Uses of Bilista 20

• Allergic conditions

Side effects of Bilista 20

• Headache
• Drowsiness

How to use Bilista 20

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bilista 20 is to be taken empty stomach.

How Bilista 20 works

Bilista 20 is an antiallergic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Indication

Nasal congestion, urticaria

Administration

Take the tablet on empty stomach is (one hour before a meal, or alternatively, two hours after eating a meal).

Adult Dose

The usual dose for adults is one tablet (20 mg) daily.

Child Dose

The usual dose for children aged over 12 years, is one tablet (20 mg) daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Bilastine is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist Label. During allergic response mast cells undergo degranulation which releases histamine and other subastances. By binding to and preventing activation of the H1 receptor, bilastine reduces the development of allergic symptoms due to the release of histamine from mast cells.

Precaution

Use caution when drive, or before using tools or machines.

Side Effect

Feeling sleepy Headache