Beltas 12.5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bilastine |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
- Treatment of urticaria
- Symptomatic relief of hay fever symptoms
Pharmacology
- Potent histamine antagonist
- High affinity to H1 receptor
- Non-sedating
- Selective action on histamine receptor subtypes
- Favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 20 mg tablet once daily
- Adolescent dosage: 20 mg tablet once daily
- Children (6-11 years) dosage: 10 mg mouth dissolving tablet once daily
- Children (2-11 years) dosage: 4 ml once daily
Interaction
- Increased concentration with ketoconazole, erythromycin, cyclosporine, or diltiazem
- No potentiation of CNS effects when taken with lorazepam
- Similar psychomotor performance with alcohol
- No significant impact on alcohol intake
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Preferable to avoid during pregnancy
- Consider benefit of breastfeeding vs. Bilastine therapy
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare drowsiness may affect driving ability
- No difference in efficacy or safety observed in elderly patients
- No dosage adjustment necessary in severe renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Not established efficacy and safety in children under 2 years
- Little clinical experience in children aged 2-5 years
Overdose Effects
- Two times higher frequency of adverse events at 10-11 times therapeutic dose
- Adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, and nausea
- No serious adverse events or significant QTc interval prolongation reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C28H37N3O3
Common Questions about Beltas 12.5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
- H1 receptor antagnist
- Commonly used to treat allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria
- Limited information available for pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Excessive alcohol intake should be avoided
- Consult doctor for dose adjustment in kidney diseases
- Consult doctor for dose adjustment in liver impairment
- Relief of allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes
- Less likely to cause sleepiness
- Caution needed while driving or concentrating