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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

About Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's

Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's belongs to the class of medications called 'anti-histamine' primarily used to treat allergic conditions such as hayfever, runny nose, allergic conjunctivitis, vasomotor rhinitis, acute rhinitis, and itching skin conditions. Additionally, Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and vertigo due to Menière's disease and other labyrinthine disturbances.

Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's contains Pheniramine maleate, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine' responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's treats allergic conditions.

You are advised to take Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's 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 50 mg Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's. Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's 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.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's

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

Medicinal Benefits

Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's 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 50 mg Tablet 15's is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and vertigo due to Menière's disease and other labyrinthine disturbances. Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's contains Pheniramine maleate, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine' responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's treats allergic conditions.

Side Effects of Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's

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

Directions for Use

Take Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's with or soon after food. Avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Swallow Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's as a whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.If prescribed for motion/travel sickness: Take Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's at least 30 minutes before travelling.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's 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 50 mg Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 5 years, newborns and premature infants. The anti-emetic effect of Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's may mask the signs of other conditions; therefore, keep your doctor informed about your medical history.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PheniramineSelegiline
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PheniramineLinezolid
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PheniramineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Using Avil 50 Tablet 15's with selageline can cause severe high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 50 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.
PheniramineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Using phenylephrine together with linezolid can increase your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 50 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.
PheniramineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Using furazolidone together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 50 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 50 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 50 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.
PheniramineMethysergide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Using Avil 50 Tablet 15's together with methysergide can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avil 50 Tablet 15's and methysergide together can evidently cause an interaction, but can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. 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.
PheniramineProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet 15's with procarbazine can cause severe high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avil 50 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 50 Tablet 15's:
Taking desipramine with Avil 50 Tablet 15's can increase the risk of irregular heartbeats.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Avil 50 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.
PheniramineHalothane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet 15's with halothane can cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Avil 50 Tablet 15's and Halothane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PheniraminePotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 50 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 50 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.
PheniramineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet 15's:
Taking Avil 50 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 50 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.

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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.  

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Special Advise

Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's has the potential for abuse due to CNS (central nervous system) stimulating effects of antihistamines. Therefore take Avil 50 mg Tablet 15's only as prescribed by the doctor.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: An allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to foreign substances, such as pollen, dust mites, mould spores, food, pet dander, insect stings, and medicines/drugs. The common types of allergies include drug allergy, food allergy, contact dermatitis, latex allergy, allergic asthma, seasonal allergy, animal allergy, and anaphylaxis (severe allergy). Symptoms can range from mild rashes, hives, itching, watery eyes/nose, or runny nose to severe allergic reactions, which could be life-threatening.

Motion/travel sickness: Motion/travel sickness is feeling sick while travelling. It is the disturbance of the inner ear caused due to repetitive motion from a vehicle or any other movement that disturbs the inner ear. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, and dizziness.

Meniere's disease: It is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo (spinning sensation) which could lead to severe nausea and imbalance. Symptoms include vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing sound in the ear), and ear pressure.

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