Ilaxten
Utilized to alleviate allergic rhinitis to support respiratory comfort.
- Category
- Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Bilastine
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 40mg
Ilaxten details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Urticaria
- Alternative names
- Blexten
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
- Non-sedating Antihistamine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bilastine
- Precautions and warnings
- use caution with severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- headache; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; dizziness
- Serious side effects
- anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- utilized to alleviate allergic rhinitis to support respiratory comfort.
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Menarini
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Grapefruit juice; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: avoid use. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist, which blocks histamine action to prevent allergy symptoms like itching, sneezing, and swelling.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ilaxten
Ilaxten is the branded version of bilastine, a non-sedating antihistamine used to manage allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The same active ingredient is also sold as Blexten, presented as a tablet in 20mg and 40mg strengths. Produced by Menarini, this medication helps those seeking to alleviate symptoms while maintaining daily productivity.
Buying Ilaxten online
Ilaxten is registered across 13 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and people located far from a reliable medical source, ordering online offers a consistent solution for seasonal or chronic allergies. Generic bilastine, much of it made in India, serves as a far more affordable alternative for many patients across the region.