Intavil
Intavil Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions, Respiratory disease with excessive mucus, Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
About Intavil Products
Uses of Intavil Products
Pheniramine is used in the treatment of allergic conditions, respiratory disease with excessive mucus, skin conditions with inflammation & itching and Meniere's disease.
Intavil Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Intavil is Sedation.
How Intavil Products work
Pheniramine 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).
Patient Concerns about Intavil Products
Frequently asked questions about Intavil Products
Frequently asked questions about Pheniramine
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Intavil 25mg Injection?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Intavil 25mg 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 Intavil 25mg Injection cause sleep?
Intavil 25mg 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 Intavil 25mg Injection cause weight loss?
No, Intavil 25mg Injection is not known to cause weight loss.
Q. Are Intavil 25mg Injection and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Intavil 25mg Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Intavil 25mg 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 Intavil 25mg Injection?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Intavil 25mg 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 Intavil 25mg Injection increase blood pressure?
Intavil 25mg Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Intavil 25mg Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is Intavil 25mg Injection a steroid?
No, Intavil 25mg Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
Q. How is Intavil 25mg Injection given?
Intavil 25mg Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.
Q. What is the dose of Intavil 25mg Injection?
The dose of Intavil 25mg Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.
Q. Can Intavil 25mg Injection cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Q. Does Intavil 25mg Injection cause drowsiness?
Yes, Intavil 25mg Injection causes drowsiness. Both the dosage and the time of administration should be carefully considered in patients whose activities (e.g., driving a vehicle or operating machinery) demand special concentration.
Q. Can Intavil 25mg Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?
Pheniramine present in Intavil 25mg Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.