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Avil 25 mg Tablet

Manufactured bySanofi India Ltd.
ContainsPheniramine
Description
Avil 25 mg Tablet is an antihistamine with a little sedative action. It is used to prevent or treat allergic reactions like hay fever or a common cold, or other upper respiratory allergies caused external allergens. It is also used as prophylactic medicine for motion sickness. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 5 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Avil 25 mg Tablet

Intavil 25 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pheniramine Maleate (Sanofi) 25 mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Avil 25 mg Tablet

  • Confusion
  • Blurred vision
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Urinary retention/Leakage of urine
  • Drowsiness
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Hallucinations
  • Fast/irregular heart beat
  • Trouble sleeping

Uses of Avil 25 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Motion sickness (Illness caused by travelling)
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15-30 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 16-19 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to pheniramine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Neonates and premature infants

This medicine is not recommended for use in newborn children, premature infants, and children below the age of 5 years.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with enlarged prostate glands, since taking the medicine may result in further difficulty in passing urine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, etc. due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Warning

Do not use the medication for anything other than the indicated use or more than the prescribed dose. Do not take this medication after the expiry date shown on the packet/label.

Prostatic hypertrophy

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of prostatic hypertrophy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
Interaction with Medicine

Atropine

Ciprofloxacin

Azithromycin

Cinnarizine

Ceritinib

Brompheniramine

Astemizole

Benidipine

Disease interactions

Closed-Angle Glaucoma

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.reased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Cardiovascular disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of cardiovascular disorders due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Report any symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, change in heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breathing, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/Administer this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Use this medicine only for the prescribed purpose. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken immediately after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
This medicine blocks the action of histamine, a natural substance responsible for allergic reactions.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Sanofi.in. 2020 [cited 27 April 2020]. Available from:

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

Pheniramine maleate [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 27 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Pheniramine-maleate

Pheniramine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 10 July 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01620
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