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Avil 25 Tablet

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Product introduction

Avil 25 Tablet is an antiallergic medication used to treat allergic conditions (such as hay fever, drug rashes, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergy, etc.), respiratory tract conditions, and other skin conditions.

Avil 25 Tablet is also used to treat and prevent motion sickness, symptoms of Meniere’s disease (such as nausea, vomiting, and vertigo), and other associated labyrinthine disturbances. It should be used as per the instruction of your doctor. 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.


The most common side effect of this medicine is sedation. This effect usually disappears after a few days if tolerance is acquired. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity if you experience sleepiness after taking this medicine. If this side effect bothers you or appears 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, asthma issues, or 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.


Uses of Avil Tablet

Benefits of Avil Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Avil 25 Tablet 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 Avil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Avil

  • Sedation

How to use Avil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avil 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Avil Tablet works

Avil 25 Tablet 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Avil 25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Avil 25 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avil 25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Avil 25 Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Avil 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Avil 25 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Avil 25 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Avil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Avil 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyridines Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Avil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Itching, redness all over body
Dr. Dharamvir Singh
Dermatology
Take tab avil 25 mg stat
I am having rashes under legs since 2 months all that it becomes round and circular red rashes are formed itching are also proved there and blacked
Dr. Dharamvir Singh
Dermatology
Take tab avil 25 mg at night
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FAQs

Can I take paracetamol with Avil 25 Tablet?

Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Avil 25 Tablet. They are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes etc).

Can Avil 25 Tablet cause sleep?

Avil 25 Tablet has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.

Can Avil 25 Tablet cause weight loss?

No, Avil 25 Tablet is not known to cause weight loss.

Are Avil 25 Tablet and chlorpheniramine same?

No, Avil 25 Tablet and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Avil 25 Tablet does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does. However, both are used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

Can I take vitamin C with Avil 25 Tablet?

Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Avil 25 Tablet for relieving the symptoms of common cold. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.

Can the use of Avil 25 Tablet increase blood pressure?

Avil 25 Tablet does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Avil 25 Tablet as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Is Avil 25 Tablet a steroid?

No, Avil 25 Tablet is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.

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References

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