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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Avil 25 Tablet is an antiallergic medicine used in the treatment of allergic conditions, motion/travel sickness, and Meniere's disease. It contains pheniramine maleate which works by inhibiting the action of histamine (chemical messenger) responsible for allergy. Common side effects include injection site reactions, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stinging, etc.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Avil 25 Tablet

Avil 25 Tablet is used to treat allergic conditions such as hayfever, runny nose, allergic conjunctivitis, vasomotor rhinitis, acute rhinitis, and itching skin conditions. Additionally, Avil 25 Tablet is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and vertigo due to Menière's disease and other labyrinthine disturbances.

Avil 25 Tablet contains Pheniramine maleate, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine', which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 25 Tablet treats allergic conditions.

You are advised to take Avil 25 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Avil 25 Tablet may cause side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Do not take Avil 25 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avil 25 Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Avil 25 Tablet . Avil 25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Avil 25 Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions, Motion/travel sickness, and Meniere's disease

Directions for Use

Take Avil 25 Tablet with or soon after food. Avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Swallow the medicine as a whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. If prescribed for motion/travel sickness, take it at least 30 minutes before travelling.

Medicinal Benefits

Avil 25 Tablet belongs to the class of medications called 'anti-histamine' primarily used to treat allergic conditions, such as hayfever, runny nose, allergic conjunctivitis, rashes, serum sickness, food allergy, vasomotor rhinitis, acute rhinitis, and itching skin conditions, such as neurodermatitis, eczema, lichen planus, urticaria, pruritis, and radiation sickness. Additionally, Avil 25 Tablet is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and vertigo due to Menière's disease and other labyrinthine disturbances. Avil 25 Tablet contains Pheniramine maleate, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine', which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 25 Tablet treats allergic conditions.

How Avil 25 Tablet Works

Avil 25 Tablet contains Pheniramine maleate, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine', which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 25 Tablet treats allergic conditions.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Avil 25 Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Dry mouth

What if I have taken an overdose of Avil 25 Tablet

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Avil 25 Tablet may cause include, agitation, coma, convulsions (seizures), delirium, hallucinations, disorientation, drowsiness, fever, nervousness, and tremors. If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Avil 25 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have prostatic hypertrophy (prostate gland enlargement), or if you are taking MAO inhibitors. Inform your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, severe cardiovascular disease, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avil 25 Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avil 25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years, newborns and premature infants. The anti-emetic effect of Avil 25 Tablet may mask the signs of other conditions; therefore, keep your doctor informed about your medical history.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PheniramineLinezolid
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PheniramineSelegiline
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PheniramineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Using phenylephrine together with linezolid can increase your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Linezolid is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe or throbbing headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PheniramineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Using Avil 25 Tablet 15's with selageline can cause severe high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Selegiline is not recommended, but it should be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
PheniramineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Using furazolidone together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Furazolidone is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe or throbbing headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PheniramineDihydroergotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Using dihydroergotamine together with phenylephrine may cause significant increases in blood pressure and the risk for complications may be increased.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Dihydroergotamine is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PheniramineNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Avil 25 Tablet 15's can increase blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Avil 25 Tablet 15's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
PheniraminePotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's and Potassium chloride together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Potassium chloride can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PheniramineProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with procarbazine can cause severe high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's and Procarbazine together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures(fits), chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
PheniramineDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Taking desipramine with Avil 25 Tablet 15's can increase the risk of irregular heartbeats.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Desipramine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
PheniramineErgotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Using ergotamine together with Avil 25 Tablet 15's can cause significant increase in blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Avil 25 Tablet 15's and Ergotamine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe or throbbing headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PheniramineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 25 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 25 Tablet 15's with Topiramate can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Avil 25 Tablet 15's and Topiramate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

  • Rest well; get optimum sleep.

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc.

  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.  

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Avil 25 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Avil 25 Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Avil 25 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/problems before starting Avil 25 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before starting Avil 25 Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Avil 25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years. Avil 25 Tablet should be given to children above 5 years only if advised by the doctor.

FAQs

Avil 25 Tablet is used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever, runny nose, allergic conjunctivitis, vasomotor rhinitis, acute rhinitis, and itching skin conditions. Additionally, it is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and vertigo due to Menière's disease and other labyrinthine disturbances.
Avil 25 Tablet works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine' responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 25 Tablet treats allergic conditions.
Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent drying of the mouth.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Avil 25 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Avil 25 Tablet , please consult your doctor.
Avil 25 Tablet may cause diarrhoea. Drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you have diarrhoea. However, if the condition persists or worsens, consult a doctor.
MAO inhibitors may prolong and intensify the effect of Avil 25 Tablet . Therefore, do not take Avil 25 Tablet with MAO inhibitors (drugs used to treat depression). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
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