Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet? (Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet kya hai)

Bilastine (Maxtra, Bilaxten) is a 2nd-generation non-sedating antihistamine used in Pakistan for allergic rhinitis and urticaria (hives — allergic skin rash). It selectively blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors and does not cross the blood-brain barrier — so drowsiness does not occur. Once daily dosing and 24-hour duration make it convenient.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
• Urticaria (hives)

4. Who May Use It (Kis ko leni chahiye)

A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.

5. When Not to Use (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• Keep the dose at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice. Bedtime does not automatically mean an empty stomach.
• Bilastine does not treat anaphylaxis; severe allergic symptoms need emergency treatment.
• Ask a clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding and other medicines.
• P-glycoprotein inhibitors such as ketoconazole, erythromycin or ciclosporin need particular caution with moderate or severe kidney impairment.

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

Adult guidance

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over: 20 mg once daily, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice.

Child guidance

The cited 20 mg tablet label is for age 12 years and over. Younger children need a separately authorised age- and weight-appropriate formulation; do not infer its dose from this tablet.

Dose limits

Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.

7. How to Use (Kaise leni hai)

Check the medicine name, strength and instructions before each course. Do not share a prescription or change its dose, duration or formulation without professional advice.

8. Timing (Kab leni chahiye)

Take with water, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice.

9. Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)

Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Keep the dose at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice. Bedtime does not automatically mean an empty stomach.
• Bilastine does not treat anaphylaxis; severe allergic symptoms need emergency treatment.
• Ask a clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding and other medicines.
• P-glycoprotein inhibitors such as ketoconazole, erythromycin or ciclosporin need particular caution with moderate or severe kidney impairment.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Below 30°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

Reported effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness

Serious effects and warning symptoms

• Severe allergic reaction
• Palpitations or other concerning symptoms requiring assessment

These lists do not establish the frequency of an effect or prove that a new symptom is caused by this medicine. Persistent or worsening symptoms need assessment.

13. Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

Food and fruit juice reduce absorption. Discuss ketoconazole, erythromycin, diltiazem and ciclosporin, especially with impaired kidney function.

14. When to Get Help (Kab doctor se milein)

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.

15. Alternatives (Dusri dawaein)

Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Maxtra / Bilaxten Tablet contains Bilastine. Symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis; Urticaria (hives). The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.

Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?

A: Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over: 20 mg once daily, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice.

Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

A: The cited 20 mg tablet label is for age 12 years and over. Younger children need a separately authorised age- and weight-appropriate formulation; do not infer its dose from this tablet.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

A: Reported effects include Headache; Drowsiness. Seek medical help for Severe allergic reaction; Palpitations or other concerning symptoms requiring assessment. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.

18. Editorial Information (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15

This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. Foreign labels inform ingredient safety and do not establish Pakistani registration or every local pack’s instructions.

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.