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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE

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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FAQs

Avil 50 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called 'histamine' responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thereby Avil 50 mg 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 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Avil 50 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Avil 50 mg 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 50 mg Tablet . Therefore, do not take Avil 50 mg Tablet with MAO inhibitors (drugs used to treat depression). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Avil 50 mg 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 50 mg 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 50 mg 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 50 mg Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before starting Avil 50 mg Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Avil 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years. Avil 50 mg Tablet should be given to children above 5 years only if advised by the doctor.

About Avil 50 mg Tablet

Avil 50 mg Tablet 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 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 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 treats allergic conditions.

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

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

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Medicinal Benefits

Avil 50 mg 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 50 mg Tablet 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 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 treats allergic conditions.

Directions for Use

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

Side Effects of Avil 50 mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Using furazolidone together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet 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.
PheniramineDihydroergotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
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 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.
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Using Avil 50 Tablet with selageline can cause severe high blood pressure

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet 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 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.
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet with procarbazine can cause severe high blood pressure

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

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Avil 50 Tablet 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 50 Tablet:
Using ergotamine together with Avil 50 Tablet can cause significant increase in blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Avil 50 Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Taking Avil 50 Tablet with Topiramate can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Avil 50 Tablet 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.
PheniramineMethysergide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avil 50 Tablet:
Using Avil 50 Tablet together with methysergide can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Avil 50 Tablet 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

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

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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