Dexil 2mg Tablet is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such runny nose, sneezing, itching, redness, swelling, and watery eyes.

Dexil 2mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by 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. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

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 also cause dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. 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 Dexil Tablet

Benefits of Dexil Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Dexil 2mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Dexil 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 Dexil

Sleepiness

How to use Dexil 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. Dexil 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dexil Tablet works

Dexil 2mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dexil 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dexil 2mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dexil 2mg 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 Dexil 2mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Dexil 2mg 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 Dexil 2mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dexil 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dexil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dexil 2mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Dexil 2mg Tablet

₹1.34/Tablet

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Dexodil 2mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dexil 2mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Dexil 2mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Dexil 2mg Tablet.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
Dexil 2mg Tablet should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dexil 2mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pheniramines Drivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

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

Morphine (Oral Route) Moderate