Stadapharm Bilastine 20 mg, 10 Tablets

Bilastine 20 mg Stadapharm is a medicine used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (such as sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose, nasal congestion and red, watery eyes) and urticaria (hives) with mild symptoms.

It comes in a pack of 10 tablets.

Is bilastine a corticosteroid?

No, bilastine is not a corticosteroid, but an antihistamine used mainly for the treatment of allergy symptoms, such as allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria.

Does bilastine make you sleepy?

One of the main advantages of bilastine is that, unlike first-generation antihistamines, it does not tend to cause drowsiness in most cases. The reason bilastine does not make you sleepy is because it does not cross the blood-brain barrier in significant amounts, reducing the possibility of affecting the central nervous system and therefore causing drowsiness.

Does it make you fat?

Bilastine is a second-generation antihistamine that is not associated with weight gain. The fattening effect has been found mainly in first generation antihistamines because, by acting on the central nervous system, it may stimulate appetite.

Bilastine 20 mg is suitable for use in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.

The recommended dose of Bilastine Stadapharm is 1 tablet of 20 mg a day, taken with a glass of water and one hour before or two hours after eating any food.

Do not use Stadapharm Bilastine 20 mg:

• In children under 12 years of age.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you are allergic to bilastine or to any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Bilastine in pregnancy: As there are insufficient data on the use of bilastine in pregnant women, it is advisable to avoid its use during pregnancy . It should only be considered after medical assessment and monitoring.

Bilastine during lactation: Bilastine is not known to be excreted in breast milk. Although medical monitoring is recommended, it is considered quite safe and compatible with breast-feeding.

Like all medicines, Bilastine can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. In this case, the effects that may occur are as follows:

• Frequent: headache, drowsiness.
• Infrequent: EKG changes, blood tests showing changes in the way the liver works, dizziness, stomach pain, tiredness, increased appetite, irregular heartbeat, weight gain, nausea (feeling sick), anxiety, dry nose or nose discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gastritis (inflammation of the wall of the stomach), vertigo (dizziness, lightheadedness), nausea and vomiting.(inflammation of the stomach wall), vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness), feeling of weakness, thirst, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), dry mouth, indigestion, itching, cold sores (herpes labialis).n, itching, cold sores, fever, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), difficulty sleeping, blood tests showing changes in the way the kidneys work, increased fats in the blood.

The active substance in this antihistamine is bilastine. Specifically, each tablet contains 20 mg bilastine (as monohydrate). The other excipients are: microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone type A, magnesium stearate and colloidal anhydrous silica.

If you experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness or syncope, you should seek emergency care because of the risk of anaphylaxis.

Do not exceed the recommended non-prescription dose of bilastine. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor, as well as if symptoms do not improve or worsen within 7 days. It is not advisable to drive or use machines after taking it. Depending on the individual, it may affect driving performance.

Read the package leaflet or data sheet for Bilastine Stadapharm, which is included inside the medicine, carefully. If you have any questions, you can ask our team of pharmaceutical experts.

The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Bilastina Stadapharm at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.