Ilaxten
Bilastine tablets for allergic rhinitis and hives. A second-generation antihistamine that is less likely to cause drowsiness than older options.
- Category
- Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Bilastine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
Ilaxten is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Ilaxten depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Ilaxten details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis · Urticaria
- Alternative names
- bilastine
- Therapeutic class
- H1 Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antihistamine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bilastine
- Minor side effects
- headache; drowsiness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; nasal irritation; abdominal pain
- Serious side effects
- severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Originator
- Menarini
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
Bilastine tablets for allergic rhinitis and hives. A second-generation antihistamine that is less likely to cause drowsiness than older options.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors to resolve sneezing, rhinorrhoea, and allergic skin hives.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Ilaxten names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Bilastine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.