Survey 14 - Impact of Food on Dosing and Timing of Montelukast-Bilastine vs. Montelukast-LevocetirizineMCI Registration NumberFirst NameLast NameEmailPhone/MobileCityStateSpecialityBank DetailsUpload Cancelled Cheque (Max Size 2MB)Choose File Upload Pancard Details (Max Size 2MB)Choose File Questionnaire on: Impact of Food on Dosing and Timing of Montelukast-Bilastine vs. Montelukast-Levocetirizine in Allergic Rhinitis (Indian Patients)Section 1: Prescriber Demographics & Practice Patterns1. What is your primary workplace setting? Private Clinic Government Hospital Corporate Hospital Multi-specialty Clinic2. How frequently do you prescribe Montelukast-Bilastine combinations? Very Often (>10 patients/month) Occasionally (5–10 patients/month) Rarely (<5 patients/month) Never3. How frequently do you prescribe Montelukast-Levocetirizine combinations? Very Often (>10 patients/month) Occasionally (5–10 patients/month) Rarely (<5 patients/month) NeverSection 2: Awareness of Food-Drug Interactions4. Are you aware that food impacts the absorption of Bilastine? Yes No5. Do you adjust the dosing schedule of Bilastine based on food intake? Always (e.g., advise empty stomach) Sometimes Rarely Never6. . Are you aware that Levocetirizine can be taken with/without food? Yes No7. How often do you counsel patients on food timing for Montelukast combinations? For all patients Only for Bilastine combinations Only for Levocetirizine combinations Rarely counselSection 3: Perceived Efficacy & Side Effects8. Which combination do you perceive as more effective in patients with irregular meal timings? Montelukast-Bilastine Montelukast-Levocetirizine Both are Equally effective Not sure9. In your experience, does food delay the onset of action of Bilastine? Significantly (≥1 hour delay) Mildly (30–60 mins delay) No effect observed10. Which combination has higher patient compliance in your practice? Montelukast-Bilastine Montelukast-Levocetirizine Both similarSection 4: Dosing Adjustments & Timing 11. For Bilastine, how do you advise timing relative to meals? 1 hour before food 2 hours after food 1 hour before food or 2 hours after food (both) Timing irrelevant12. In elderly patients, do you modify dosing schedules due to food interactions? Yes, frequently Only for Bilastine Only for Levocetirizine No modifications13. Does a high/low fat Indian diet influence your choice of combination? Yes, prefer Levocetirizine Yes, prefer Bilastine with strict timing No impact UnsureSection 5: Patient Factors & Challenges14. What % of patients struggle with Bilastine’s empty-stomach requirement? >50% 30–50% <30% Not applicable15. Which dietary habit complicates Bilastine adherence most? Frequent snacking Irregular meal timings High/low-fat meals No impact16. How do you manage non-compliance due to food restrictions? Switch to Levocetirizine Simplify dosing instructions Repeat counselling No specific strategySection 6: Comparative Preferences 17. Which combination do you prefer for patients with GERD/comorbidities? Montelukast-Bilastine Montelukast-Levocetirizine Neither Case-dependent18. In your experience, does Bilastine efficacy reduced when not taken empty stomach or after 2 hours of food? Yes No Not assessed I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions .Submit Form