Biltex 20mg Tablet

✔️ Dosage & Administration

Adults and Adolescents 12 Years and Above

The usual dose is:

20 mg (1 tablet) once daily

It is used for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and urticaria.

• Take the tablet on an empty stomach.
• Swallow it whole with water.
• Take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
• Do not exceed 20 mg once daily.
• If a dose is missed, take the next scheduled dose at the usual time. Do not take an extra dose.

Children 6–11 Years

The recommended dose is generally 10 mg once daily, using an age-appropriate bilastine formulation such as a mouth-dissolving tablet, when prescribed.

Children 2–11 Years

An oral pediatric formulation may be prescribed at a dose of 4 mL once daily, depending on the specific formulation and the child's age and weight.

Bilastine should not be used in children below 2 years of age unless specifically advised by a specialist.

Children

The safety and effectiveness of bilastine in children below 2 years of age have not been established. There is limited clinical experience in children between 2 and 5 years of age; use should therefore follow the advice of a healthcare professional.

Elderly Patients

Clinical studies have not shown significant differences in efficacy or safety between elderly patients and younger adults.

Renal Impairment

Available data indicate that dose adjustment is generally not required solely on the basis of renal impairment. However, patients with significant kidney disease should consult their doctor, particularly if they are taking medicines that may increase bilastine concentrations.

Hepatic Impairment

Bilastine is not significantly metabolized by the liver, and clinically important changes in liver function are not generally expected to significantly affect its elimination.

✔️ Words of Advice:

• Take Biltex 20 on an empty stomach.
• Take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
• Avoid fruit juice around the time of taking the medicine.
• It is generally less likely to cause drowsiness than many older antihistamines, but some people may still experience sleepiness or dizziness.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
• Avoid alcohol if it increases your sleepiness or dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are scheduled for an allergy test, ask your doctor whether Biltex should be temporarily discontinued, as antihistamines can interfere with some allergy-test results.

✔️ Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness (somnolence)
• Fatigue
• Nausea

✔️ How to Take Biltex 20

1. Take the tablet exactly as prescribed.
2. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
3. Swallow the tablet whole with water.
4. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet unless specifically instructed.
5. Avoid taking fruit juice at the same time as Biltex, as fruit juices may reduce bilastine absorption.
6. Take the medicine at approximately the same time each day for consistent symptom control.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Bilastine is generally considered a non-sedating antihistamine, but drowsiness or dizziness may occur in some individuals.
• Be cautious when driving, operating machinery, or performing activities requiring concentration until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Avoid taking Biltex with fruit juice, as it may reduce the absorption of bilastine.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or are taking medicines that may affect kidney function.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, particularly ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, or diltiazem.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or become worse.

✔️ Contraindications:

Biltex 20 is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to bilastine or any of the ingredients in the formulation.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

There is limited information regarding the use of bilastine during pregnancy. Animal studies have not demonstrated direct or indirect harmful effects on reproductive development.

As a precaution, bilastine should preferably be avoided during pregnancy unless the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks and its use is recommended by a healthcare professional.

Lactation

It is not fully established whether bilastine is excreted into human breast milk. A decision to use Biltex during breastfeeding should consider the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant and the potential benefit of treatment for the mother.

✔️ Bilastine concentrations may increase when taken together with medicines such as:

• Ketoconazole
• Erythromycin
• Cyclosporine
• Diltiazem

Although these medicines can increase bilastine exposure, clinical studies have not demonstrated a significant effect on its overall safety profile when used appropriately.

Bilastine has not been shown to significantly enhance the central nervous system depressant effects of alcohol or lorazepam at recommended doses. However, individual sensitivity may vary.

✔️ Storage:

• Store below 30°C.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in its original packaging and properly closed when not in use.