Bilasure M Tablet

Bilasure M tablet is an anti-allergic medicine. It is used to treat allergic rhinitis such as runny and stuffy nose, blockage in airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and other allergic symptoms. This medicine contains bilastine and montelukast as its active ingredients.

It acts by blocking the release of the chemical substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor for the prescribed dose and duration. It is recommended to take this medicine without food and at the same time every day for optimum benefits.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose of Bilasure M tablet may cause headache, dizziness, sleepiness, abdominal pain, thirst, and vomiting. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, reach out to the nearest hospital or clinic.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Bilasure M tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Bilasure M tablet contains a combination of bilastine and montelukast as active ingredients.
• Montelukast blocks certain natural substances called leukotrienes which cause allergies. It reduces swelling, relaxes airways, and helps to make breathing easier.
• Bilastine blocks the action of a natural substance called histamine. Histamine is produced by the body during the event of an allergic reaction.
• The combined action of these two components present in Bilasure M tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis or hay fever.

Directions for Use

• Bilasure M tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should preferably be taken at night.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Bilasure M tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of the Bilasure M during pregnancy. It is recommended to avoid taking this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about your pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Bilasure M tablet while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Bilasure M tablet passes into the human breast milk. It is recommended to avoid taking this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor after assessing the need and benefit. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Bilasure M tablet?

Bilasure M tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Bilasure M tablet?

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment with Bilasure M tablet as it might alter your alertness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience a rash or difficulty in breathing after using this medicine.
• You are suffering from a mental illness.
• You experience anxiety, aggression, lack of sleep, and suicidal thoughts after taking this medicine.
• You have kidney disease.
• You are on any other medication.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to bilastine, montelukast, or any other ingredient of Bilasure M tablet.

Side effects

• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bilasure M tablet works, or Bilasure M itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood clots, infections, diabetes, asthma, pain, oral contraceptives, steroids, immunomodulatory medicines, or medicines for the brain-related disorder.

Interactions with food items

• Grapefruit juice may decrease the effect of Bilasure M tablet.

Storage and disposal

• Store Bilasure M tablet below 30°C protected from light and moisture.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Bilasure M tablet a steroid?

No, Bilasure M tablet is not a steroid. It is an anti allergic medicine used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Can I take Bilasure-M tablet during an asthma attack?

No, Bilasure M tablet will not help in an acute attack of asthma. It is advisable to take appropriate rescue medicine like inhalers given by your doctor during an asthma attack.

Can I stop taking Bilasure M tablet if symptoms of allergy go away?

No, you should take this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Stopping this medicine in between the treatment may revert the allergic symptoms.

What is the Bilasure M tablet used for?

Bilasure M tablet is an anti-allergic medicine used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny and stuffy nose, blockage in airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and other allergic symptoms.

When to take Bilasure M?

Bilasure M tablet should be taken one hour before or two hours after intake of food or fruit juice. However, you should always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.