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AVIL 25MG contains Pheniramine which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-allergic agents. It is indicated to manage allergic conditions such as hay fever, drug rashes, angioneurotic oedema, serum sickness, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergy and conditions of the respiratory tract that are accompanied by increased secretion. It also prevents and manages motion sickness, nausea, vomiting and vertigo due to Menière’s disease and other labyrinthine disturbances.
Pheniramine belongs to antihistamine agents which works by blocking certain natural substances (histamines) that cause allergic symptoms.
Before receiving AVIL 25MG, tell your physician if you have any allergic reactions such as asthma, narrow angle glaucoma, liver, kidney or heart problems. Inform your physician for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The common side effects are drowsiness or sleepiness.
USES OF AVIL 25MG
- Manages allergic conditions
HOW AVIL 25MG WORKS
Pheniramine works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that cause allergic symptoms.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
AVIL 25MG will be administered intramuscularly or slow intravenous injection by your doctor or nurse.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AVIL 25MG
COMMON
- drowsiness or sleepiness
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Drowsiness:
Get up and move around to feel awake, take naps and give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
AVIL 25MG should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks. Consult your doctor for advice.
BREASTFEEDING
There are no available data on the presence of AVIL 25MG in human milk, hence it should be used during breastfeeding only if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks. Consult your doctor for advice.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Avoid driving or handling any machines if you experience drowsiness while taking this medicine.
KIDNEY
There is limited information available on the use of AVIL 25MG in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
AVIL 25MG is metabolized in the liver and dose adjustments should be considered in patients with severe hepatic disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Tell your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Pheniramine.
HEART DISEASE
AVIL 25MG should be used with caution in patients with severe cardiovascular disease and close monitoring will be required. Consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you have or had,
- symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy
- narrow angle glaucoma
- asthma
INTERACTIONS
Inform your physician if you are taking,
- MAO-inhibitor therapy
- hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers
- CNS depressants
- atropine
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Pheniramine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antihistamines |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Manages allergic conditions |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection, Expectorant |
MORE INFORMATION
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
FAQs ABOUT AVIL 25MG
Can AVIL 25MG cause drowsiness?
Yes. It has strong sleep-inducing effects and therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.
How long should I take AVIL 25MG?
The dose and duration varies from person to person and will be decided by your doctor.
Is AVIL 25MG safe?
It is safe if used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
REFERENCES
1. KD Tripathi MD. Histamine and antihistaminics. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology 7th ed. New Delhi, May 2013. Page – 165.
2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. Page - 1100.
3. Sanofi India Ltd. [Revised on March, 2017] [Accessed on Sep 18, 2021] https://www.sanofi.in/-/media/Project/One-Sanofi-Web/Websites/Asia-Pacific/Sanofi-IN/Home/science-and-innovation/for-healthcare-professionals/product-information/Avil_201703.pdf
4. Sanofi India Limited. March, 2017. [Revised on Feb, 2021] [Accessed on Sep 18, 2021] https://www.sanofi.in/-/media/Project/One-Sanofi-Web/Websites/Asia-Pacific/Sanofi-IN/Home/science-and-innovation/for-healthcare-professionals/product-information/Avil---PI-25072019.pdf?la=en
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Peripheral Smear Examination
- Total IgE
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