ABRILIA 20 mg TABLETS
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Abrilia 20 mg Tablets EFG
Bilastine
Read this package leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a side effect not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
- You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 7 days.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What Abrilia 20 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
- What you need to know before taking Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
- How to take Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
- Package Contents and Additional Information
1. What Abrilia 20 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
Abrilia 20 mg Tablets contain bilastine as the active substance, which is an antihistamine.
Abrilia 20 mg Tablets are used for the relief of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (sneezing, nasal itching, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, and red and itchy eyes) and urticaria (hives) with mild symptoms, in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 7 days.
2. What you need to know before taking Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
Do not takeAbrilia 20 mg Tablets
If you are allergic to bilastine or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Abrilia 20 mg Tablets if you have moderate or severe renal impairment, low blood potassium, magnesium, or calcium levels, if you have or have had heart rhythm problems or if your heart rate is very low, if you are taking medications that may affect heart rhythm, if you have or have had a certain abnormal heart rhythm pattern (known as QTc interval prolongation in the electrocardiogram) that may occur in some types of heart diseases and are also taking other medications (see "Use of Abrilia 20 mg Tablets with other medications").
If you experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, you should seek urgent assistance due to the risk of anaphylaxis.
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".
Children
Do not administer this medicine to children under 12 years of age
Do notexceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Other Medicines andAbrilia 20 mg Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medicine, including those obtained without a prescription.
In particular, please inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
- Ketoconazole (a medicine for fungi)
- Erythromycin (an antibiotic)
- Diltiazem (for the treatment of angina pectoris)
- Cyclosporine (to reduce the activity of your immune system, to prevent transplant rejection or reduce the activity of autoimmune diseases and allergic disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or rheumatoid arthritis)
- Ritonavir (for the treatment of AIDS)
- Rifampicin (an antibiotic)
TakingAbrilia 20 mg Tabletswith Food, Drinks, and Alcohol
These tablets should notbe taken with foodor with grapefruit juice or other fruit juices, as this would decrease the effect of bilastine. To avoid this, you can:
- take the tablet and wait one hour before eating or drinking fruit juices, or
- if you have eaten or drunk fruit juice, wait two hours before taking the tablet.
Bilastine, at the recommended dose (20 mg), does not increase somnolence produced by alcohol.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility
There are no data or limited data on the use of bilastine in pregnant women, during the lactation period, or on the effects on fertility.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
It has been shown that Abrilia 20 mg does not affect performance during driving in adults. However, each patient's response to the medicine may be different. Therefore, check how this medicine affects you before driving or using machines.
3. How to Take Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose in adults, including elderly patients and adolescents from 12 years of age, is 1 tablet (20 mg) per day.
- The tablet is for oral use.
- The tablet should be taken one hour before or two hours after taking any food or fruit juice (see section 2, "Taking Abrilia 20 mg Tablets with Food, Drinks, and Alcohol").
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.
- The score line is only for breaking the tablet if you find it difficult to swallow it whole.
You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 7 days.
Use in Children
For children from 6 to 11 years of age with a minimum body weight of 20 kg, there are other pharmaceutical forms more suitable - bilastine 10 mg orodispersible tablets or bilastine 2.5 mg/mL oral solution -, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not administer this medicine to children under 6 years of age with a body weight below 20 kg, as there are not enough data available.
If you Take MoreAbrilia 20 mg Tabletsthan you Should
If you or anyone else takes more of this medicine than you should, inform your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Please remember to take this medicine package or this package leaflet with you.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20 (indicating the medicine and the amount ingested).
If you Forget to TakeAbrilia 20 mg Tablets
Do nottake a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as possible, and then return to your usual dosing schedule.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects that can occur in adults and adolescents are:
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- headache
- drowsiness
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- electrocardiogram changes
- blood tests showing changes in liver function
- dizziness
- stomach pain
- fatigue
- increased appetite
- irregular heartbeat
- weight gain
- nausea (feeling sick)
- anxiety
- dry or irritated nose
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
- vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or instability)
- feeling of weakness
- thirst
- shortness of breath
- dry mouth
- indigestion
- itching
- cold sores
- fever
- tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- difficulty sleeping
- blood tests showing changes in kidney function
- increased blood fats
Frequency not known: cannot be estimated from the available data
- palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
- tachycardia (fast heartbeat)
- allergic reactions whose symptoms may include difficulty breathing, dizziness, fainting, or loss of consciousness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and/or swelling and redness of the skin. If you experience any of these serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical attention.
- vomiting
Side effects that may occur in children:
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- rhinitis (nasal irritation)
- allergic conjunctivitis (eye irritation)
- headache
- stomach pain (abdominal pain/upper abdominal pain)
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- eye irritation
- dizziness
- loss of consciousness
- diarrhea
- nausea (feeling sick)
- lip swelling
- eczema
- urticaria (hives)
- fatigue
Reporting of Side Effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (AEMPS) website: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging and blister. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return the packaging and any unused medicine to a pharmacy for proper disposal. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Additional Information
Composition of Abrilia 20 mg Tablets
The active substance is bilastine. Each tablet contains 20 mg of bilastine.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl starch type A (derived from potato), anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
Appearance of the Product and Package Contents:
Abrilia 20 mg Tablets are white or almost white, elongated, biconvex, scored, and engraved.
The tablets are available in packs of 7, 14, and 20 tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Laboratorios Normon, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6
28760 – Tres Cantos
Madrid (Spain)
Date of the Last Revision of this Package Leaflet:February 2025
Other Sources of Information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/).
- Country of registration
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- Prescription requiredNo
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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