Product Overview
• Second-generation antihistamine for allergic rhinitis and urticaria • Contains 20 mg bilastine per film-coated tablet • Pack of 20 tablets for once-daily treatment • Prescription or pharmacy-only medication for adults and adolescents ≥12 years • Fast-acting, non-sedating relief from allergy symptoms • 24-hour duration with minimal brain penetration
Product Description
Bilaxten 20mg Tablets contain bilastine, a highly selective H1-receptor antagonist with no affinity for other receptors, providing effective relief from symptoms of seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny/itchy nose, watery eyes) and chronic urticaria (hives, itching). It has a rapid onset of action (within 1 hour) and lasts 24 hours without causing drowsiness in the vast majority of users. Unlike some older antihistamines, bilastine does not cross the blood-brain barrier significantly and has no anticholinergic or cardiac effects. Clinical studies show comparable or superior efficacy to cetirizine/desloratadine with better tolerability. It is taken once daily and can be used long-term during allergy seasons. Benefits • Fast relief from allergy symptoms within 1 hour • True 24-hour control with once-daily dosing • Non-sedating – does not impair driving or concentration • No cardiac (QT) risk and minimal drug interactions • Effective for both nasal symptoms and chronic hives • Well tolerated even with continuous use How to Use • Take one 20 mg tablet once daily, at the same time each day • Swallow whole with water, on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food/grapefruit juice) for optimal absorption • For allergic rhinitis: Use daily during exposure period • For urticaria: Continue until symptoms resolve • If a dose is missed, take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double • Consult doctor before use in severe kidney/liver impairment or with certain medications