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Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is an anti-allergic medicine. It is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and the common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Give Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution to your child by mouth, one hour before or two hours after food. Avoid giving it with food or fruit juices as this will decrease the absorption of the medicine. Adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends on the severity of the allergic condition, your child’s age, and body weight. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down and give the same dose again. However, do not repeat the dose if it is already time for the next dose.

It is usually given once a day. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution. However, in cases of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a longer duration.

Your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, and headache after the intake of this medicine. Usually, these symptoms subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems or was born prematurely. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. All this information will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.

Uses of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution in children

Benefits of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution for your child

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution in children

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Nilhist

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

How can I give Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is to be taken empty stomach.

How Nilhist Oral Solution works

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is recommended.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before giving Bilastine to your child in case of severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is recommended.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Bilastine to your child in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

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Quick tips

  • Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
  • Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
  • Avoid giving Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
  • Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
  • Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicines to your child.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

Patient concerns

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Allergic skin conditions in leg
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
kindly send the Pictures of affected area.
Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic
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FAQs

My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution?

No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.

My child is 2 years old and suffering from skin allergies. Is it safe to give Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution?

Safety studies of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution in children less than 6 years of age are not available. Therefore, it is advised to avoid giving Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution to children under 6 years and consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution?

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How much Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution should I give to my child?

Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.

What if I give too much of Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution by mistake?

Although Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.

Where should I store Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution at home?

Store Nilhist 2.5mg Oral Solution at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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References

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