Ilaxten
utilized to alleviate allergic rhinitis to support respiratory comfort.
Strengths: 20 · 40mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Blexten
- Therapeutic class
Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
Non-sedating Antihistamine
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bilastine
- Precautions and warnings
use caution with severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
nausea; dizziness
- Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
utilized to alleviate allergic rhinitis to support respiratory comfort.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Menarini
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
Grapefruit juice; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: avoid use. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist, which blocks histamine action to prevent allergy symptoms like itching, sneezing, and swelling.
Ilaxten
utilized to alleviate allergic rhinitis to support respiratory comfort.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bilastine
- Listed indication(s): Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 20 mg1483-20-mg-17784
- 90 tablets - 40 mg1483-40-mg-17789