Bilanta Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Bilanta Syrup is an anti-allergic medicine. It is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and the common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Bilanta Syrup 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 ), age, and present medical condition of the person. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you do not observe any improvement in the symptoms, consult with the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headaches and drowsiness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities until you know how the medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid fruit juice before taking the medicine.
Uses of Bilanta Syrup in children
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
Side effects of Bilanta Syrup in children
Bilanta Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Bilanta
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Headache
How can I give Bilanta Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Bilanta Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.
How Bilanta Oral Solution works
Bilanta Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bilanta Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bilanta Syrup is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bilanta Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bilanta Syrup is recommended.
What if I forget to give Bilanta Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Bilanta Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Avoid giving Bilanta Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Bilanta Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicines to your child.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzimidazoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Bilanta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Bilastine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Bilastine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Bilanta Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
My child is 2 years old and suffering from skin allergies. Is it safe to give Bilanta Syrup?
Safety studies of Bilanta Syrup in children less than 6 years of age are not available. Therefore, it is advised to avoid giving Bilanta Syrup to children under 6 years and consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Bilanta Syrup?
Bilanta Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Bilanta Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Bilanta Syrup should I give to my child?
Bilanta Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of Bilanta Syrup by mistake?
Although Bilanta Syrup is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
Where should I store Bilanta Syrup at home?
Store Bilanta Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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