Avil 50mg Tablet
Avil 50mg Tablet is an antihistamine with a little sedative action. It is used to prevent or treat allergic reactions like hay fever or a common cold, or other upper respiratory allergies caused external allergens. It is also used as prophylactic medicine for motion sickness. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 5 years of age.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Avil 50 mg Tablet
Confusion
Blurred vision
Irregular heartbeat
Urinary retention/Leakage of urine
Drowsiness
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Hallucinations
Fast/irregular heart beat
Trouble sleeping
Uses of Avil 50 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic Rhinitis
Avil 50mg medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose due to overreaction of the immune system caused by external factors like allergens). The usual signs and symptoms for allergic rhinitis are stuffy or runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, redness or sneezing nose, etc., and sometimes swelling in the eyes.
Motion sickness (Illness caused by travelling)
This medicine can be used to prevent motion sickness that helps to relieve the symptoms like a feeling of vomiting, headache, and sweating.
Related Products
Avil 25 Tablet
Avil 50 Tablet
Avil Injection
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to pheniramine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Neonates and premature infants
Avil 50mg medicine is not recommended for use in newborn children, premature infants, and children below the age of 5 years.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with enlarged prostate glands, since taking the medicine may result in further difficulty in passing urine.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, etc. due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Warning
Do not use the medication for anything other than the indicated use or more than the prescribed dose. Do not take this medication after the expiry date shown on the packet/label.
Prostatic hypertrophy
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of prostatic hypertrophy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
Interaction with Medicine
Atropine
Ciprofloxacin
Azithromycin
Cinnarizine
Ceritinib
Brompheniramine
Astemizole
Benidipine
Disease interactions
Closed-Angle Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.reased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of cardiovascular disorders due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Report any symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, change in heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breathing, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take/Administer this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Use this medicine only for the prescribed purpose. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
