Allertec Effect 20 mg, 20 tablets

Allertec Effect contains the active substance bilastine, which has antihistamine properties. Allertec Effect is used for antiallergic purposes to relieve symptoms in the nose, eyes and skin.

Allertec Effect is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria.

Allertec Effect is used in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, itching, and red and watery eyes) and other forms of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis (swelling, itching, red and watery eyes). The medicine can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (wheals or hives). Bilastine stops the formation of wheals and skin redness for 24 hours after taking a single dose, which improves the quality of sleep and quality of life.

The medicine should not be used for more than 10 days without consulting a doctor. If symptoms do not subside after 3 days, contact your doctor.

The active substance is bilastine. Each tablet contains 20 mg of bilastine.

The other ingredients are: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate (type A), magnesium aluminometasilicate, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose for adults, including the elderly, and adolescents aged 12 years and over is 1 tablet (20 mg) daily .

Method of administration:

• Tablet for oral administration.
• The tablet should be taken one hour before or two hours after any meal or fruit juice.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.

The medicine should not be used for more than 10 days without consulting a doctor. If symptoms do not subside after 3 days, contact your doctor.

Taking more Allertec Effect than recommended

If you or someone else takes too many Allertec Effect tablets, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital. Take the medicine pack or leaflet with you.

If you forget to take Allertec Effect

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible, then go back to taking your regular dose at the usual time.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine should not be given to children under 12 years of age.

When not to use Allertec Effect:

• if you are allergic to bilastine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

20 tablets