Bilasure M 20mg/10mg Tablet
Bilasure M Tablet is a combination of Bilastine and Montelukast. This medicine is used to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of your nose, watery eyes, itching, rash etc. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction.
The common side effects of Bilasure M Tablet are headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery that requires high mental alertness after taking this medicine. If you notice any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
You can take Bilasure M Tablet on an empty stomach or one hour before or two hours after a meal. Taking this medicine with food or juice can lower its effects.
Bilasure M Tablet is only recommended in the presence of allergic symptoms and use only for the prescribed period. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms after the treatment. Bilasure M Tablet is recommended for adolescents and adults (12 years of age and over).
Before taking Bilasure M Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Inform your doctor about any other medications that you are taking because many of them may reduce or alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Bilasure M Tablet
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Bilasure M Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a common condition that occurs as part of the body’s way of responding to external factors like allergens. The body’s defence system (immune system) produces a response by releasing antibodies to the allergens or foreign substances. Allergens are usually harmless and may cause a minimal allergic response in your body. Bilasure M Tablet is used to treat symptoms of hay fever such as sneezing, runny nose, redness, itching, and watery eyes.
Urticaria
Urticaria or hives are itchy rashes that are found on your skin. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to food, medicines (like some antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, high blood pressure medicines such as captopril) or other irritants in the environment. Bilasure M Tablet is used to treat symptoms of urticaria like swelling, redness, itching, etc.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid using Bilasure M Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Related Product
Bilasure 20mg Tablet
Bilasure M Tablet
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is no information available to support the use of Bilasure M 20 Tablet during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Bilasure M Tablet passes into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
General warnings
Use in children
Bilasure M Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy of its use is not known.
Kidney diseases
Bilasure M Tablet is eliminated from the body through the urine. Kidney impairment can lead to the accumulation and toxicity of this medicine. If you have kidney disease, take Bilasure M Tablet with caution.
Driving or operating machinery
Bilasure M Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty in concentrating. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Alcohol consumption
You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Bilasure M Tablet as it may lead to adverse effects.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Bilasure M 20 Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Bilasure M 20 Tablet. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Diltiazem
Lorazepam
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole,
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Drinking grapefruit juice or any other juices along with Bilasure M Tablet can reduce the absorption of this medicine in your body. Thus, you should take Bilasure M Tablet on an empty stomach.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take/Administer Bilasure M Tablet on an empty stomach or half an hour before or two hours after a meal. Never take/administer more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Stop taking Bilasure M Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, since it may affect the findings.
