Avil22.7mg
Tablet
Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Avil may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Avil during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avil is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Avil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avil in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avil in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Avil is an antiallergic medication. It treats symptoms of severe allergic reactions due to insect bite/sting, certain medicines, hives (rashes, swelling... View More
Uses of Avil
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Avil
- Sleepiness
How to use Avil
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Avil works
Avil is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves symptoms of severe allergic react... View More
What if you forget to take Avil?
If you miss a dose of Avil, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regu... View More
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Avil, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Indication
Allergic conditions, Motion sickness, Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Elderly: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. T... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: Tablet 5-10 yr: Half a 45-mg tablet up to tid; Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. >10 yr: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Max... View More
Contraindication
Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy; neonates and premature infants.
Mode of Action
Pheniramine is an alkylamine derivative with histamine H1-receptor antagonist effects. It also has anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects.
Precaution
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Has potential for abuse. Narrow angle glaucoma, asthma or severe CV disease. Antiemetic effect may mas... View More
Side Effect
Sedation. Hypersensitivity reactions. Lassitude, dizziness, tinnitus, inability to concentrate, incoordination, irritability, insomnia and tremors. Naus... View More
Interaction
May mask ototoxicity produced by aminoglycoside antibiotics. Potentially Fatal: Potentiation of CNS depression by alcohol, sedatives, opioids, barbit... View More
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