Bilaxten 20mg is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis and reduce itching caused by hives. To use the medication safely and effectively, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions.
1. What is the effect of Bilaxten?
Bilaxten contains the active ingredient Bilastine and is formulated as oval, biconvex tablets with a dosage strength of 20mg. Bilaxten belongs to the group antihistamine group, which helps suppress allergic reactions such as skin itching and redness caused by histamine.
Specifically, the uses of Bilaxten 20mg are as follows:
Treatment of allergic rhinitis symptoms (may be seasonal or year-round): Reduces nasal itching, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, red eyes, and watery eyes within 24 hours of use.
Treatment of urticaria: Reduces itching and the size and number of hives, improving sleep quality and overall quality of life for patients.
2. Dosage and how to use Bilaxten
Bilaxten is indicated for adults and children 12 years of age and older, with a typical dosage of 1 tablet/day. For elderly patients or those with liver or kidney failure, no dosage adjustment is required. However, caution is advised for patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment as the concentration of bilastine in the blood may increase.
As with any medication, the best way to take the drug is to follow the instructions for use and the doctor's instructions, avoid using more or less than prescribed. To use Bilaxten effectively, it should be taken 1 - 2 hours after meals.
For allergic rhinitis, use Bilaxten to treat symptoms if the patient is exposed to the allergen and discontinue the medication once symptoms subside. If the patient has allergy year-round, the treatment duration may be extended accordingly.
However, the duration of use of Bilaxten to treat hives symptoms varies and depends on the type and progression of the disease over time.
3. Side effects of Bilaxten
Some common side effects of Bilaxten are:
- Headache;
- Dizziness;
- Drowsiness;
- Fatigue.
Some less common side effects of Bilaxten include:
- Increased appetite;
- Insomnia;
- Anxiety;
- Oral herpes;
- Nasal dryness, breathing difficulties;
- Stomach issues such as irritation, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, dry mouth;
- Rash;
- Physical weakness, fatigue, fever;
- In some cases, blood tests may show elevated levels of certain markers.
4. Precautions when using Bilaxten
For antihistamines used to treat allergies, provide your doctor with information about your health condition and any medications or herbal remedies you are taking before starting Bilaxten.
Avoid using Bilaxten 20mg during pregnancy and consult your doctor if breastfeeding, as the drug may pass into breast milk.
If you are taking other medications, do not stop taking the medication or change the dosage without your doctor's instructions. Exercise caution when taking Bilaxten with drugs like Diltiazem, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, and Lorazepam due to potential interactions.
In addition, Bilaxten can also interact with certain foods, grapefruit juice, and alcohol, reducing the effectiveness of the drug.
In summary, the use of Bilaxten 20mg is to help reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis or hives by counteracting histamines. The effect of the drug is long-lasting without causing drowsiness. For safe and effective use, patients need to use it as directed by a doctor.
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