Blextin 20 - Tablet Bilastine - 20mg 10 Tablet(s) / Strip Somatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Blextin 20 is an antihistamine medication. It is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling and rashes. Blextin 20 can be taken one hour before or two hours after food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Remember dosage is decided on the basis of the type of medicine (tablet or syrup ),... Uses of Blextin 20: Allergic conditions Side effects of Blextin 20: HeadacheDrowsiness How to use Blextin 20: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Blextin 20 is to be taken empty stomach. How Blextin 20 works: Blextin 20 is an antiallergic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. Indication: Nasal congestion, urticaria Administration: Take the tablet on empty stomach is (one hour before a meal, or alternatively, two hours after eating a meal). Adult Dose: The usual dose for adults is one tablet (20 mg) daily. Child Dose: The usual dose for children aged over 12 years, is one tablet (20 mg) daily. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity Mode of Action: Bilastine is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist Label. During allergic response mast cells undergo degranulation which releases histamine and other subastances. By binding to and preventing activation of the H1 receptor, bilastine reduces the development of allergic symptoms due to the release of histamine from mast cells. Precaution: Use caution when drive, or before using tools or machines. Side Effect: Feeling sleepy Headache