Bularid Tablet
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Product introduction
Bularid Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to relieve the symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and sore throat caused due to allergies.
Bularid Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Bularid Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Uses of Bularid Tablet
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
Side effects of Bularid Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bularid
- Sleepiness
- Eye irritation
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Taste change
- Feeling thirsty
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort
- Fatigue
- Abnormal liver function tests
How to use Bularid Tablet
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. Bularid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bularid Tablet works
Bularid Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bularid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bularid Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bularid Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bularid Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bularid Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bularid Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bularid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bularid Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Avoid driving or operating machines since this medicine causes excessive sleepiness.
- Increase your fluid intake to avoid dehydration and dryness in the mouth.
- Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.
- It may cause nausea. Stick to simple meals, and do not eat rich or spicy food.
- Drink or gargle with hot water to get relief from sore throat along with taking Bularid Tablet.
- Your doctor has prescribed Bularid Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Bularid Tablet at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Bularid Tablet
Once A Day
55%
Twice A Day
43%
Thrice A Day
2%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Bularid Tablet for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
37%
Poor
33%
Excellent
30%
What were the side-effects while using Bularid Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Bularid Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Bularid Tablet on price
Average
87%
Expensive
13%
FAQs
What is Bularid Tablet used for?
Bularid Tablet is used for the treatment of allergic conditions causing runny nose, redness and watering of eyes, sneezing and allergic reactions to medicines and food.
What should I know before using Bularid Tablet?
Before using Bularid Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Bularid Tablet or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have, or have had any problems with your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Is Bularid Tablet safe?
Bularid Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How does Bularid Tablet work?
Bularid Tablet works by blocking the release of a naturally occurring substance in our body known as histamine, that is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, sneezing and red or watery eyes.
What if I forget to take a dose of Bularid Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Bularid Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Is Bularid Tablet effective?
Bularid Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bularid Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 135-36.
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