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Uses Bilaxten 20mg is known to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis, relieve itching caused by urticaria. To use the drug safely and effectively, you need to follow the instructions of your doctor.
1. What are the effects of Bilaxten?
Bilaxten medicine has the active ingredient Bilastine, which is prepared in the form of tablets with oval shape, convex 2 sides, the content is 20mg. Bilaxten belongs to the group of anti-allergic antihistamines, which have the effect of inhibiting the reactions of itchy rash, erythema on the skin caused by histamine.
Specifically, the uses of Bilaxten 20mg are as follows:
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (can be seasonal or year-round): Relieves itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, redness eyes, watery eyes within 24 hours after use. Symptomatic treatment of urticaria : Relieves itching and urticaria in both size and quantity. As a result, patients can sleep better and have a better quality of life.
2. Dosage and how to use Bilaxten
Bilaxten is indicated for adults and children from 12 years of age and older, with the following dosage: 1 tablet / day. For the elderly, patients with hepatic or renal impairment, no dose adjustment is required, however, caution should be exercised in patients with moderate and severe renal impairment because it may cause an increase in the blood concentration of the active ingredient bilastine.
As with any medicine, the best way to take it is to follow the instructions for use and the doctor's instructions, avoid using too much or less than prescribed. To use Bilaxten effectively, it should be taken 1-2 hours after eating.
For allergic rhinitis, use Bilaxten to treat symptoms if the patient is exposed to the allergen and discontinue the drug when recovered. If the patient suffers from year-round allergies, the duration of the drug can be extended accordingly.
However, the duration of use of Bilaxten for symptomatic treatment of urticaria will vary and, depending on the type, the progression of the disease over time.
Thuốc Bilaxten 20mg được biết đến là điều trị triệu chứng bệnh viêm mũi dị ứng
3. Bilaxten side effects
Some common side effects of Bilaxten are:
Headache; Dizzy; Sleepy; Tired. Some less common side effects of Bilaxten such as:
Food cravings; Insomnia ; Worried; Herpes in the mouth; Dry nose, difficulty breathing; stomach problems such as irritation, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, indigestion, dry mouth; Itchy rash; Weakness, fatigue, fever; If you do the tests, you will see the indicators increase.
Để sử dụng thuốc Bilaxten hiệu quả, cần uống sau khi ăn từ 1 - 2 giờ
4. Notes when using Bilaxten
For the group of antihistamines used to fight allergies, before using, patients need to provide information about their health status, drugs and herbs being used.
Bilaxten 20mg should not be used during pregnancy and should be considered if breast-feeding due to concerns that the drug may be excreted in breast milk.
If you are using other drugs, to be safe, do not stop taking the medicine or change the dose without your doctor's instructions. Care should be taken with some drugs that can interact with Bilaxten such as Diltiazem, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Lorazepam.
In addition, Bilaxten drug can also interact with food, grapefruit juice, alcohol and reduce the effect of the drug.
In summary, the use of Bilaxten 20mg is to help relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis or urticaria by fighting histamine. The effect of the drug is long lasting but does not cause drowsiness. For safe and effective use, patients need to use as prescribed by the doctor.
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