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Avil 50mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sanofi India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Pheniramine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Avil 50mg Tablet

Avil 50mg Tablet is used for treating allergic conditions like urticaria or hay fever. It is also used as an over-the-counter sleeping pill similar to other sedating antihistamines. The active constituent of this medication is an alkylamine derivative, a histamine H1-receptor antagonist with anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects. Besides all of its uses, it is also found in eyedrops used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.

Avil 50mg Tablet is usually marketed in combination with other medications, instead of being sold as a stand-alone drug. For example, Neo Citran contains Avil 50mg Tablet in its composition.

Dosage includes half to one tablet 3 times daily for adults and half a tablet 3 times daily for children (5 to 10 years of age). Avil 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 5 years. To avoid travel sickness, an individual is advised to take the first dose at least 30 minutes prior to travelling.

Side effects of using Avil 50mg Tablet include drowsiness or bradycardia. Overdose may cause sleep disorders and even seizures if taken in combination with alcohol. It may also lead to lowered levels of adrenaline (epinephrine) which may in turn cause loss of consciousness, if taken in combination with cortisol in long term and hence should be avoided.

    What are the uses of Avil 50mg Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Avil 50mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Avil 50mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Avil 50mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Is it habit forming?

      The drug is not known to have habit forming tendencies.

    What are the substitutes for Avil 50mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Avil 50mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      This medication should be consumed on time and on a regular basis. The missed dose should be taken immediately. But in case, the time of next dose is near, then the missed dose should be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is an antihistamine and anticholinergic that is used to treat hay fever. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine. To do so the drug molecules bind with histamine H1 receptor proteins present is effector cells.

      What are the interactions of Avil 50mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medication due to an increase in the risk of depression, impaired judgment and impaired thinking.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        This drug interacts with Aminoglycoside antibiotics, Atropine, Barbiturates, Hypnotics, Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, Narcoleptics, Opioids, Phenelzine, Sedatives and Tricyclic antidepressants.
      • Interaction with Disease

        The medication should not be used in patients with closed angle glaucoma due to an increased risk of vision problems.
      • Interaction with Food

        The drug is not known to have any negative interactions with food, so it may be taken with or without food.

      FAQs about Avil 50mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Avil 50mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication has Pheniramine as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the release of histamine (chemical messengers) in the body.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Avil 50mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like allergic rhinitis, motion sickness, eye irritation, and inflammation.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Avil 50mg Tablet?

        Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, allergic reactions, blurred vision, tremor, dizziness, cephalalgia, and undesired reactions.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Avil 50mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Avil.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Avil 50mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Avil 50mg Tablet?

        Ans : Contraindication to avil. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hypersensitivity and narrow-angle glaucoma.

      • Ques : Is Avil 50mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

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

      • Ques : Will Avil 50mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as irregular heartbeat, cephalalgia, dizziness, allergic reactions, blurred vision, allergic, dizziness, Allergic reaction, etc.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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