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National Drug Formulary

ELHIST 20 TABLETS 20MG [SIN17552P]

Active ingredients: ELHIST 20 TABLETS 20MG

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Last updated 21 July 2026

Product Info

ELHIST 20 TABLETS 20MG

[SIN17552P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

BILASTINE - 20 MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Manufacturer and Country

MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED - INDIA

Registration Number

SIN17552P

Licence Holder

UNITED ITALIAN TRADING CORPORATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Forensic Classification

PHARMACY ONLY MEDICINES

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

R06AX29

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

1. What ELHIST is and what it is used for
ELHIST contains the active substance bilastine which is an antihistamine. ELHIST is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (sneezing, itchy, runny, blocked nose and red and watery eyes) and other forms of allergic rhinitis. It can also be used to treat itchy skin rashes (hives or urticaria).

Dosing

3. How to take ELHIST
Always take this medicine as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

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

  • The tablet should be administered orally.

  • The tablet should be taken one hour before or two hours after food or fruit juice (see section 2, “ELHIST with food, drink and alcohol” – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).

  • Swallow your tablet with a glass of water.

  • The score line is only here to help you break the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.

Bilastine helps to control your condition. You can stop taking Bilastine when you know you have obtained sufficient relief from your symptoms. Bilastine can be restarted if your symptoms recur or are expected to recur. Consult a doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve after 14 days.

If you take more ELHIST than you should
If you or anyone else have taken too many ELHIST tablets, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Please remember to take the medicine pack or this leaflet with you.

If you forget to take ELHIST
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you forget to take your dose on time, take it as soon as possible, and then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

2. What you need to know before you take ELHIST
Do not take ELHIST:
If you are allergic to bilastine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).