Avil Syrup 90ml

What it is used for: Allergy.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to treat : • Allergic conditions including hay fever, drug rashes, angioneurotic oedema, serum sickness, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergy etc. • Conditions of the respiratory tract that are accompanied by increased secretion, including Vasomotor rhinitis and acute rhinitis. • All itching skin conditions, including neurodermatitis, eczema of any origin, lichen planus, acute and chronic urticaria, pruritis of the anus or genitals, pruritus in icterus and diabetes, radiation Sickness etc.

How it works: It is one of a group of medicines called 'antihistamines' which works by blocking the action of histamine.

Active ingredient: Pheniramine Maleate.

Reported side effects: Central Nervous System Disorder: Lassitude, dizziness, tinnitus, inability to concentrate, incoordination, irritability, insomnia and tremors. Agitation and convulsions, especially in children and restlessness, disorientation and hallucinations in adults, are common symptoms following overdose. Gastrointestinal Disorder: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, colic, epigastric pain, anorexia, dryness of mouth and constipation. Genitourinary: Urinary retention. Cardiovascular Disorder: Palpitations, headache. Ocular: Blurred vision, increased intraocular pressure. Musculoskeletal: Muscular weakness. Haematological: Rare cases of blood dyscrasias including agranulocytosis and haemolytic anaemia have been reported. Immune system disorder: Hypersensitivity reactions.

Known drug interactions: MAO-inhibitors , hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers , Atropine.

Adults : 1-2 measuring spoonful 2-3 times daily. Children : 1-3yr, 1/2 spoonful 2-3 times daily, 4-12yr, 1 measuring spoonful 2-3 times daily. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Pheniramine Maleate.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Avil Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: United Arab Emirates.