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Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsBilastine
Description
Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution is an antihistamine medicine used widely to relieve allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of the nose, watery eyes, itching, and rash. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction. Bilastine is available as a tablet, orodispersible tablet (tablets that dissolve in the mouth) and syrup on prescription. The tablet form is used in adolescents and adults above 12 years of age, whereas orodispersible tablets and syrup are used in children aged 6 to 11 years. The common side effects of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution are headache, dizziness, nausea etc. Do not drive or operate machinery that requires high mental alertness after taking this medicine. If you notice any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately. Taking this medicine with food or juice can lower its effects. Therefore, you can take Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution on an empty stomach or half an hour before or two hours after a meal. Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution is only recommended when there are allergic symptoms and use it only for the prescribed period. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms after treatment. Before taking Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution, tell your doctor if you have any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Your doctor should also be aware of any other medications that you are taking because many of them may reduce or alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or nursing, you are recommended to consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution

  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness

Uses of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hay Fever
  • Urticaria
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution to show its effect may vary depending on the dosage form and strength of the medicine.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution may last for about 3 days. It is highly effective in the first 8 hours after administration.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    There is no information available to support the use of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution passes into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.

Allergy

Avoid using Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands- small glands located above the kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help to regulate blood pressure in your body. This gland gets activated by Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution resulting in the abnormal release of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine (hormones) which increase the blood pressure in your body. Hence, Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution is not recommended for those who have Pheochromocytoma due to the risk of high blood pressure.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

There is no information available to support the use of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution passes into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
General warnings

Use in children

Bilastine tablet form is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Bilastine orodispersible tablets and oral solution/syrup is not recommended for use in children aged below 6 years and with a body weight less than 20 kg.

Kidney diseases

Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution is eliminated from the body through the urine. Kidney impairment can lead to the accumulation and toxicity of this medicine. If you have kidney disease, take Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution with caution.

Alcohol consumption

You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution as it may lead to adverse effects.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution when you remember (making sure you take it when your stomach is empty). If you forget to take the dose till the next day, skip it and do not take two doses at a time to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

If you have taken an extra dose of Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution accidentally, seek medical help or contact your doctor immediately.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Diltiazem

Ketoconazole

Lorazepam

Erythromycin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Drinking grapefruit juice or any other juices along with Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution can reduce the absorption of this medicine in your body. Therefore, you should take Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution on an empty stomach.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/Administer Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution on an empty stomach or half an hour before or two hours after a meal. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Bilafav Strawberry Oral Solution works by stopping the action of a natural substance produced in your body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Histamine H1- receptor antagonist, Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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