Bilfast 12.5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
40 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Bilfast 12.5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
Categories
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Urticaria
- Antihistamine
- Medication
Description
- Bilfast is a non-sedating antihistamine that provides relief for symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, itching, swelling, and rashes associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and urticaria.
Dosage and administration
- 20 mg tablet for adults and adolescents
- 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet for children (6-11 years)
- 4 ml dose for children (2-11 years)
Interaction
- Concomitant use of Bilfast with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine or diltiazem increases the concentration of Bilfast.
- No potentiation of CNS depressant effects of lorazepam with Bilfast
- Similar psychomotor performance with alcohol and 20 mg Bilfast
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients of the tablet
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
Pregnancy and lactation
- Limited data on use during pregnancy
- Preferable to avoid during pregnancy
- Consideration of benefit for mother and child during breastfeeding
Precautions
- Rare possibility of drowsiness affecting driving or machine operation
- No dosage adjustment necessary in patients with renal impairment
- No clinically relevant influence expected from changes in liver function
Use in special populations
- Not established for children under 2 years
- Limited clinical experience for children (2-5 years)
Overdose effects
- High doses (10-11 times therapeutic dose) associated with increased adverse events like dizziness, headache, and nausea
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3
Commonly asked questions
- Bilfast 12.5 mg/5 ml Solution is an H1 receptor antagonist used to treat Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and Urticaria
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using Bilfast 12.5 mg/5 ml Solution
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake during medication
- Consult a doctor for dose adjustment in patients with kidney diseases or liver impairment
Pharmacology
- Potent, effective, non-sedating, long-acting histamine antagonist with selective high affinity to H1 receptor
- Excellent safety profile and favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (seasonal and perennial) and urticaria
- Relief of hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, runny, blocked-nose, and red, watery eyes
Therapeutic class
- Non-sedating antihistamines