Pakvil
Pakvil Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions, Vertigo, Appetite stimulant
About Pakvil Products
Uses of Pakvil Products
Pheniramine is used in the treatment of allergic conditions, vertigo, appetite stimulant, morning sickness, motion sickness, respiratory disease with excessive mucus, skin conditions with inflammation & itching and Meniere's disease.
Pakvil Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Pakvil is Sedation.
How Pakvil 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 Pakvil Products
Frequently asked questions about Pakvil Products
Frequently asked questions about Pheniramine
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Pakvil 22.75mg Injection?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection cause sleep?
Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection cause weight loss?
No, Pakvil 22.75mg Injection is not known to cause weight loss.
Q. Are Pakvil 22.75mg Injection and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Pakvil 22.75mg Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection increase blood pressure?
Pakvil 22.75mg Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Pakvil 22.75mg Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is Pakvil 22.75mg Injection a steroid?
No, Pakvil 22.75mg Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
Q. How is Pakvil 22.75mg Injection given?
Pakvil 22.75mg Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.
Q. What is the dose of Pakvil 22.75mg Injection?
The dose of Pakvil 22.75mg Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.
Q. Can Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection cause drowsiness?
Yes, Pakvil 22.75mg 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 Pakvil 22.75mg Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?
Pheniramine present in Pakvil 22.75mg Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.