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Welbihist 20mg Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Welbihist 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Welbihist 20mg Tablet 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 Welbihist Tablet


Side effects of Welbihist 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 Welbihist

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness

How to use Welbihist 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. Welbihist 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Welbihist Tablet works

Welbihist 20mg Tablet is an antiallergic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Welbihist 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Welbihist 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Welbihist 20mg 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
UNSAFE
Welbihist 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Welbihist 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Welbihist 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Welbihist 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Welbihist Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Welbihist 20mg 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.
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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Welbihist 20mg 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 Welbihist 20mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzimidazoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Welbihist 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.
Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Bilastine. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease. They may adjust your dose or suggest alternative medicines.
Dronedarone may raise blood levels of Bilastine. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease. They may adjust your dose or suggest alternative medicines.
Conivaptan may raise blood levels of Bilastine. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease. They may adjust your dose or suggest alternative medicines.

Patient concerns

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Allergic for cold weather and conditions and dust sneezing throat each ing eye each ing water in nose
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
I usually do allergy testing for this.And give immunotherapy which give permanent solution
Allergy symptoms like allergic arthritis sneezing and runny nose in the morning and headache
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Take tab Dolo sos Tab pantop before breakfast Tab montair LC at nightGet CBC ESR IgE levels tested and chest examined by a md doctor
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FAQs

What is Welbihist 20mg Tablet and what it is used for?

Welbihist 20mg Tablet is an antihistamine that is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, itchy nose, nasal secretion, nasal congestion, and red streaming eyes) and other forms of allergic conditions. It can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (wheals or urticaria).

How fast does Welbihist 20mg Tablet work?

The effects of this medicine may be noticed as early as one hour after taking and last approximately 24 hours.

How much Welbihist 20mg Tablet can you take?

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet (20 mg) taken by mouth, once a day. It should be taken with water on an empty stomach; one hour before eating or two hours after eating for the best effect. Do not self-medicate and always consult your doctor. He/she will decide the dose based on your condition.

Can I take antacids while taking Welbihist 20mg Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.

I am experiencing a headache, is it because of Welbihist 20mg Tablet?

Yes, headache is a common side-effect of this medicine. Take rest, drink plenty of water and ask your doctor to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headaches continue, let your doctor know.

Does Welbihist 20mg Tablet make you drowsy?

Although Welbihist 20mg Tablet is a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, it can still cause drowsiness in a few people. Make sure your reactions are normal before you drive, or before using tools or machines.

Should I avoid any foods, drinks while taking Welbihist 20mg Tablet?

Avoid drinking fruit juices along with Welbihist 20mg Tablet as this may affect the absorption of this medicine.

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References

  1. Bilastine [Package Leaflet]. L’Aquila, Italy: A.Menarini Manufacturing Logistics and Services S.r.l.; 2019. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Bilastine [EMC SmPC]. Buckinghamshire, England: A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL; 2023. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

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