Tabletas de bilastina y medicina líquida

Resumen

What is bilastine used for?

Bilastine is an antihistamínico used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and skin rashes. It is commonly prescribed for fiebre del heno (allergic rhinitis) and hives (urticaria).

It is available on prescription from a doctor or pharmacist.

How does bilastine work?

Bilastine works by stopping the effects of a substance called histamine, a chemical released by the body when it is exposed to allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. This helps relieve symptoms such as itching, sneezing, watery eyes, and hives.

Side effects of bilastine

The most common side effects of bilastine are:

• Feeling sleepy.

• Dolor de cabeza.

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The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

How to manage bilastine side effects

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse a las tabletas, hable con su médico o farmacéutico para obtener más consejos.

Who should not take bilastine?

Bilastine may not be suitable for everyone. Before you start taking bilastine it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si estás embarazada o amamantando.

• Si tienes epilepsia.

• Si tienes un trastorno sanguíneo hereditario raro llamado porfiria.

• Si está tomando o usando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que esté disponible para comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a otro antihistamínico, o a cualquier otro medicamento.

Cómo tomar bilastina

• Read the leaflet before use. It contains important information about bilastine and its possible side effects.

• Take bilastine exactly as prescribed.

  • Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take one 20 mg tablet once daily. Swallow the tablet whole with water.

  • Children aged 6-11 years: May be prescribed 10 mg melt-in-the-mouth tablets or a liquid medicine. Follow the instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist.

• Take bilastine on an empty stomach. Take it at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after food. Food can make bilastine less effective.

• Avoid fruit juice around the time of your dose. Do not drink fruit juice, especially grapefruit juice, for 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking bilastine, as it can reduce how well the medicine works.

• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember. Make sure your stomach is empty when you take it. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Obteniendo el máximo de tu tratamiento

• Muchas personas solo necesitan tomar un antihistamínico cuando tienen síntomas. A menos que se le indique lo contrario, debe dejar de tomar bilastina una vez que sus síntomas hayan mejorado.

• Aunque la bilastina se clasifica como un antihistamínico no sedante, aún puede causar somnolencia en algunas personas. Si esto te sucede, no conduzcas y no utilices herramientas o máquinas.

• If you drink alcohol while you are on bilastine, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects from antihistamines.

• If you are having an operation, or any treatment or tests (particularly if it is to test for an allergy), make sure you say that you are taking an antihistamine.

• If you buy any medicines 'over the counter', check with a pharmacist that they are suitable to take with an antihistamine. This is because a number of other medicines can increase the risk of side effects. How to store bilastine tablets

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
  

Preguntas frecuentes

How quickly does bilastine work?

Bilastine usually starts to relieve allergy symptoms within 1-2 hours of taking a dose. Its allergy-relieving effects usually last for 24 hours.

Can I take bilastine every day?

Yes. Bilastine is designed for regular daily use to help control allergy symptoms. Take it exactly as prescribed and do not exceed the recommended dose.

Can I take bilastine with other allergy medicines?

Bilastine can sometimes be used alongside other allergy treatments, such as steroid nasal sprays or allergy eye drops. However, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with other antihistamines.

Can I drink alcohol while taking bilastine?

Bilastine is not known to interact significantly with alcohol, but alcohol may increase drowsiness in some people. Take care until you know how the medicine affects you.

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