Phenil
Phenil Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions, Vertigo, Appetite stimulant
About Phenil Products
Uses of Phenil 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.
Phenil Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Phenil is Sedation.
How Phenil 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 Phenil Products
Frequently asked questions about Phenil Products
Frequently asked questions about Pheniramine
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Phenil Injection?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Phenil 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 Phenil Injection cause sleep?
Phenil 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 Phenil Injection cause weight loss?
No, Phenil Injection is not known to cause weight loss.
Q. Are Phenil Injection and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Phenil Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Phenil 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 Phenil Injection?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Phenil 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 Phenil Injection increase blood pressure?
Phenil Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Phenil Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is Phenil Injection a steroid?
No, Phenil Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
Q. How is Phenil Injection given?
Phenil Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.
Q. What is the dose of Phenil Injection?
The dose of Phenil Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.
Q. Can Phenil 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 Phenil Injection cause drowsiness?
Yes, Phenil 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 Phenil Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?
Pheniramine present in Phenil Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.
Products for Phenil
Phenil Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
MRP
₹3.45
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Phenil Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
MRP
₹7.86
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