Billi Meltab 10 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (2 x 15: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 225.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
- Symptomatic treatment of urticaria
- Relief of hay fever symptoms
Pharmacology
- Potent histamine antagonist
- Non-sedating
- High affinity to H1 receptor
- Selective binding
- Excellent safety profile
- Favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
- Excretion via feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- 20 mg tablet for adults and adolescents
- 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet for children 6 to 11 years
- 4 ml dosage for children 2 to 11 years
- Swallow with water on empty stomach
Interaction
- Potential interaction with ketoconazole
- Interaction with erythromycin, cyclosporine, and diltiazem
- Effects on psychomotor performance with alcohol
- No potentiation of CNS effects with lorazepam
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use during pregnancy
- Precautionary avoidance during pregnancy
- Consideration for breast-feeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare occurrence of drowsiness
- Effect on driving performance
- Safety in elderly patients
- Use in patients with renal impairment
- No metabolism in humans
Use in Special Populations
- Efficacy and safety not established in children under 2 years
- Limited experience in children aged 2 to 5 years
Overdose Effects
- Increased adverse events at high doses
- Commonly reported side effects at overdose
- No serious adverse events reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3