BILAHENZ 20MG TABLET

Introduction:

Bilahenz 20mg Tablet contains bilastine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, watery/itchy/red eyes, itchy nose/throat/palate, and runny nose. It may also be used in the treatment of itchy skin rashes. Allergic rhinitis is a kind of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to the allergens in the air. Bilahenz 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children under twelve years of age. 

It should not be taken with fruit juices, especially grapefruit juice, or food as it may decrease the effect of bilastine. The common side effects of the Bilahenz 20mg Tablet are headache, stomach pain, and drowsiness. Talk to your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines.

Uses of Bilahenz 20mg Tablet:

• Relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis
• Itchy skin rashes

How Bilahenz 20mg Tabletworks:

The symptoms associated with this condition are due to histamine release. Bilahenz 20mg Tablet binds to the H1 receptors and blocks the action of histamine, and relieves the symptoms.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Bilahenz 20mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children. 

References:

1. Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Dec 2020] [ Accessed on 9th August 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4551.pdf
2. La Renon Healthcare Private Limited; Accessed on 09/08/2021; https://www.larenon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BILAHENZ.pdf

How to use Bilahenz 20mg Tablet:

Take Bilahenz 20mg Tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not take this tablet with fruit juices or food. Take them 1 hour before or 2 hours after intake of food or fruit juice.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Bilahenz 20mg Tablet. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

Talk to your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking Bilahenz 20mg Tablet. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Driving: 

Bilahenz 20mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Consult your physician if you have any allergic conditions or disorders before taking Bilahenz 20mg Tablet.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Swelling of lips, face, throat, or tongue, difficulty breathing

Common:

• Headache
• Drowsiness