Ilaxten 20 mg Tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 June 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
Dosage (summary)
20 mg once daily for adults and adolescents (12 years and over).
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Food reduces bioavailability by 30%
- Grapefruit juice decreases bioavailability by 30%
- Ketoconazole increases AUC 2-fold
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bilastine or excipients
Common side effects
- Headache
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take one hour before or two hours after food
- May cause drowsiness, avoid driving if affected
Serious warnings
- Avoid in moderate or severe renal impairment with P-glycoprotein inhibitors
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