Avil Injection

Avil Injection is an antiallergic medication. It is used to treats symptoms of allergic conditions caused by insect bites/stings, certain medicines, or hives (rashes, swelling, etc.).

• MANUFACTURER

  Sanofi India Ltd

• SALT COMPOSITION

  Pheniramine (22.75mg)

• TYPE

  allopathy

• PRODUCT INFORMATION

  Avil Injection is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of a doctor.  It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
  
  Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dry mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.
  
  Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have asthma issues, or have high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

• BENEFITS OF CALPOL TABLET

  In Treatment of Allergic conditions

  Avil Injection provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well.
  
  It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

• SIDE EFFECTS OF CALPOL TABLET

  Common side effects of Avil

  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth

• How to use Avil Injection

  Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• How Avil Injection works

  Avil Injection is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves symptoms of severe allergic reactions due to insect bite/sting, certain medicines, hives (rashes, swelling etc).

• FAQs

  Q. Can I take paracetamol with Avil Injection?

  Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Avil Injection. They are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes etc).

  Q. Can Avil Injection cause sleep?

  Avil Injection has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.

  Q. Can Avil Injection cause weight loss?

  No, Avil Injection is not known to cause weight loss.

  Q. Are Avil Injection and chlorpheniramine same?

  No, Avil Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Avil Injection does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does. However, both are used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

  Q. Can I take vitamin C with Avil Injection?

  Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Avil Injection for relieving the symptoms of common cold. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.

  Q. Can the use of Avil Injection increase blood pressure?

  Avil Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Avil Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.

  Q. Is Avil Injection a steroid?

  No, Avil Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.