Bilastine
(Ilexten, Bilastine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes - Orodispersible Tablets
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes - Orodispersible Tablets
Available as something for placing on your gum?
Yes - Orodispersible Tablets
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - Licensed alternative is available
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Bilastine
Usual formulation brand names
Ilexten
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
10 mg
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
10 mg
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A Licensed alternative is available
Liquid strengths
2.5mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
Grapefruit juice or any other fruit juices should not be used for dispersion of the orodispersible tablets