Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines called antihistamines used to treat allergic symptoms. An allergy occurs when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body thereby causing the release of histamine (a chemical messenger) that causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, and watery nose, throat, and eyes. 

Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml contains Pheniramine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergic symptoms.

Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience a stinging or burning sensation at the injection site, rapid or irregular heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, dry mouth, weakness or headache. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Pheniramine or any other ingredients and are being treated for an enlarged prostate gland or overactive thyroid, inform your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid taking Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml if you have used monoamine oxidase inhibitors (antidepressants) in the past 14 days. Drive only if you are alert as Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml may cause drowsiness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Pheniramine. 

Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml contains Pheniramine, an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as drug rashes, hay fever, serum sickness, food allergy, allergic conjunctivitis, angioneurotic oedema (swelling under the skin) and itching skin conditions. Also, it is used to treat respiratory tract conditions accompanied by increased secretion including acute rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thus, it helps provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing/runny nose, red/itchy/watery eyes, throat swelling, itchy throat, and congestion or stiffness. Additionally, Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml is used to prevent and treat motion sickness, vomiting, nausea and vertigo (spinning sensation) due to Menière’s disease (inner ear disorder) and other labyrinthine disturbances.

• Stinging or burning sensation at the injection site
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Headache
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat

If you are allergic to Pheniramine or any other ingredients and are being treated for an enlarged prostate gland or overactive thyroid, inform your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid taking Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml if you have used monoamine oxidase inhibitors (antidepressants) in the past 14 days. Drive only if you are alert as Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml may cause drowsiness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Pheniramine. You are recommended to avoid taking Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml if you have lower respiratory tract diseases including asthma.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml may interact with MAO inhibitors, psychotropic drugs, CNS depressants (sedatives, hypnotics and tranquillizers), drugs used to treat anxiety, anticonvulsant (phenytoin), and anticholinergic drug (atropine).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Pheniramine.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have very high blood pressure, enlarged prostate gland, fits, glaucoma, asthma, heart, liver or chest diseases.

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• ATROPINE

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yoghurt to improve overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol with Pheniramine Maleate Injection 2 ml as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.

Allergies: These occur when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamine' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever etc.