Bilastin PUREN contains the active ingredient bilastine, an antihistamine. Bilastin PUREN is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (sneezing, itchy, runny, blocked nose, and red and watery eyes) as well as other forms of allergic rhinitis. It can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (hives or urticaria). The effect lasts all day, helping you to continue your daily activities without interruption. It is taken once daily, with or without food. Thanks to its well-tolerated formulation, it can be taken by adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. If symptoms persist or worsen after 10 days, a doctor should be consulted. Bilastin PUREN is available without a prescription and is ideal for long-term use in the treatment of seasonal and chronic allergies. Advantages of Bilastin PUREN:IT DOESNT GET ANY FASTER* - Bilastin PUREN can quickly and effectively relieve hay fever symptoms (such as sneezing, runny and blocked nose, red and watery eyes, and itchy skin rashes). The effect usually sets in quickly and lasts up to 24 hours to make your everyday life easier.DOES NOT MAKE YOU DROWSY** - Unlike many antihistamines, Bilastine PUREN does not cause drowsiness. This helps you stay productive and focused without impairing your mental alertness.VERSATILE APPLICATION FOR ALLERGIES - Bilastin PUREN is used to treat hay fever, allergic rhinitis and itchy skin rashes.EASY TO TAKE - Just one film-coated tablet daily. Bilastin PUREN is suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over and supports you throughout the day.Please note: Instructions for taking the tablet: wait one hour after taking the tablet before consuming food or fruit juices, or if you have already consumed food or fruit juices, wait two hours before taking the tablet. * Among oral antihistamines. When used as directed, it usually takes effect after 30-60 minutes, like most oral antihistamines [Church MK, et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2020;36(3):445ff] ** Non-sedating. Fatigue and drowsiness were observed in studies at a similar frequency to placebo [Leceta et al. 2021, Drugs Context, 10:2021-5-1] Taking with other medications Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Speak to your doctor in particular if you are using any of the following medications: Ketoconazole (a medicine used to treat fungal infections) Erythromycin (an antibiotic) Diltiazem (for the treatment of chest pain or tightness - angina pectoris) Cyclosporine (to reduce the activity of your immune system, thus preventing transplant rejection or reducing the severity of autoimmune and allergic diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or rheumatoid arthritis) Ritonavir (for the treatment of AIDS) Rifampicin (an antibiotic) Taken with food, drinks and alcohol These tablets should not be taken with food or with grapefruit juice or other fruit juices, as this can reduce the effectiveness of bilastine. To avoid this, you can Wait one hour after taking the tablet before consuming food or fruit juices, or If you have already eaten or drunk fruit juice, wait two hours before taking the tablet. Bilastine, at the recommended dose of 20 mg, does not increase alcohol-induced drowsiness.