✅ Product Benefits & Key Highlights
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Effective Allergy Symptom Relief
Blocks H₁ histamine receptors to alleviate sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, hives (urticaria), skin itching, and insect bite reactions. citeturn0search2turn0search3turn0search15 -
Useful for Motion Sickness
Moderate sedative effects help prevent nausea and vertigo associated with travel when taken 30 minutes before journey. citeturn0search15turn0search10 -
Rapid Onset
Begins working typically within 1–2 hours; peak action often seen in 2–3 hours after oral dose. citeturn0search2turn0search24 -
Flexible Dosing & Availability
Adults (>12 yrs): 1 tablet 2–3 times daily after meals; may increase to 2 tablets TID if needed. Discontinue gradually. Also available as syrup and IM/IV injection for children. citeturn0search10turn0search12turn0search8 -
Affordable & Trustworthy Brand
Widely available in Bangladesh via Synovia Pharma (Sanofi Bangladesh). Broad use in both outpatient and emergency care. citeturn0search0turn0search6
⚠️ Safety, Side Effects & Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
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| Generic Name | Pheniramine Maleate 22.7 mg |
| Brand | Avil (Synovia Pharma PLC) |
| Form & Strength | 22.7 mg oral tablet |
| Indications | Allergic rhinitis, urticaria, pruritus, motion sickness, insect bites |
| Adult Dosing | 1 tablet 2–3× daily after meals (max 3 mg/kg/day) |
| Pediatric Use | Syrup or injection based on weight; tablets usually not recommended <5 yrs |
| Pregnancy Category | Category B—use only if clearly needed after medical advice citeturn0search19 |
| Lactation | Safety not firmly established; consult a physician if breastfeeding citeturn0search19 |
| Side Effects | Sedation, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation citeturn0search2turn0search17 |
| Drug Interactions | Avoid alcohol or CNS depressants (e.g., sedatives); MAO inhibitors intensify anticholinergic effects citeturn0search17turn0search19 |
| Contraindications | Allergy to pheniramine; narrow-angle glaucoma, severe prostatic hypertrophy, bladder obstruction, MAO inhibitor use |
| Special Cautions | Elderly due to sedation; patients with asthma or cardiovascular disease – use with medical supervision citeturn0search17 |
| Overdose Risk | Symptoms may include severe drowsiness, hallucinations, convulsions—seek immediate care citeturn0search19 |
| Storage | Store below 30 °C, away from moisture & light; keep out of children’s reach |
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