Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION
PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION contains Bilastine and Montelukast, which belong to the group of medicines called Histamine antagonists and Leukotriene antagonists, respectively. PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION is used to manage allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose due to allergens) in children aged 6 to 11 years (weighing at least 20 kg).
PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children allergic to bilastine and montelukast.
Before administering PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if your child has mental health problems, kidney problems (such as moderate/severe renal impairment), and liver problems (such as mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency).
PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women since it is used only in children (aged 6 to 11 years). It is also not recommended for use in elderly patients.
The most common side effects of administering PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION are headache, allergic conjunctivitis (eye irritation), stuffy nose, stomach pain, scaly & itchy skin, rash, and/or thirst. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms become worse in the child.
USES OF PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION
Used in pediatric patients:
- To manage allergic rhinitis in children aged 6 to 11 years
HOW PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION WORKS
PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION provides relief from allergic rhinitis where bilastine works by blocking histamine (chemical messenger responsible for allergy), thus managing the occurrence of allergic symptoms, and montelukast works by inhibiting the action of leukotrienes (chemicals responsible for inflammatory reactions), thus managing its occurrence and providing relief from associated symptoms of allergic rhinitis in affected children.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Administer PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION in child as directed by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending upon the age, body weight, and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION
COMMON
- Headache
- Allergic conjunctivitis (eye irritation)
- Stuffy nose
- Stomach pain
- Hyperactivity
- Scaly and itchy skin, rash
- Thirst
UNCOMMON
- Dizziness, tiredness, loss of consciousness
- Diarrhea, nausea, lip swelling
- Skin inflammation, red itchy welts
- Signs of allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
- Behaviour- and mood-related changes such as agitation, aggressive behaviour/hostility, depression
- Seizure
RARE
Stop administering PRULASTIN M SUSPENSION and contact your doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following:
- Signs of allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue/throat, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and/or redness of the skin
- Change in behaviour/suicidal thoughts
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