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Intavil 25Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Pheniramine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Intavil 25Mg Injection

Intavil 25Mg Injection is used for treating allergic conditions like urticaria or hay fever. It is also used as an over-the-counter sleeping pill similar to other sedating antihistamines. The active constituent of this medication is an alkylamine derivative, a histamine H1-receptor antagonist with anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects. Besides all of its uses, it is also found in eyedrops used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.

Intavil 25Mg Injection is usually marketed in combination with other medications, instead of being sold as a stand-alone drug. For example, Neo Citran contains Intavil 25Mg Injection in its composition.

Dosage includes half to one tablet 3 times daily for adults and half a tablet 3 times daily for children (5 to 10 years of age). Intavil 25Mg Injection is not recommended for children under the age of 5 years. To avoid travel sickness, an individual is advised to take the first dose at least 30 minutes prior to travelling.

Side effects of using Intavil 25Mg Injection include drowsiness or bradycardia. Overdose may cause sleep disorders and even seizures if taken in combination with alcohol. It may also lead to lowered levels of adrenaline (epinephrine) which may in turn cause loss of consciousness, if taken in combination with cortisol in long term and hence should be avoided.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Intavil 25Mg Injection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Intavil 25Mg Injection ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Intavil 25Mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Intavil 25Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Intavil 25Mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Although it is considered safe to drive after taking this medicine, if the patient experiences side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or feels sleepy after taking the medicine, then it is recommended that they avoid driving or handling any heavy machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Is it habit forming?

      The drug is not known to have habit forming tendencies.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Pheniramine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Intavil 25Mg Injection is an antihistamine and anticholinergic that is used to treat hay fever. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine. To do so the drug molecules bind with histamine H1 receptor proteins present is effector cells.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Intavil 25Mg Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        This medicine does not have any negative interactions with alcohol, and hence it is safe to take with alcohol, however, consumption of alcohol with this medicine may increase the intensity of some of its side effects and may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

      • Interaction with Medicine

        This drug interacts with Aminoglycoside antibiotics, Atropine, Barbiturates, Hypnotics, Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, Narcoleptics, Opioids, Phenelzine, Sedatives and Tricyclic antidepressants.

      • Interaction with Food

        The drug is not known to have any negative interactions with food, so it may be taken with or without food.

      FAQs about Intavil 25Mg Injection

      • Ques : What is Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Intavil 25Mg Injection is an antihistamine medicinal drug that contains Intavil 25Mg Injection as the main element present in it. This medication acts as histamine antagonists that are used for the treatment and prevention from diseases such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, pruritus, and allergic dermatoses. Intavil 25Mg Injection is also used to control common cold, flu, allergies, watery eyes, running nose, itchy throat, and breathing troubles.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Intavil 25Mg Injection is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, pruritus, and allergic dermatoses. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like common cold, flu, allergies, watery eyes, running nose, itchy throat, sneezing, flu and breathing troubles. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Intavil 25Mg Injection to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Intavil 25Mg Injection is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Intavil 25Mg Injection which are dizziness, hallucinations, upset stomach, stomach pain, sleeping troubles, constipation, itching, and rashes. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Intavil 25Mg Injection.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Intavil 25Mg Injection should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication. It is important to dispose of expired and unused medications properly to avoid health problems.

      • Ques : Can I take paracetamol with Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Yes, they are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes, etc).

      • Ques : Is Intavil 25Mg Injection good for a cold?

        Ans : It is effective in controlling symptoms of cold tearing of eyes, nasal stuffiness, and nasal discharge.

      • Ques : Can Intavil 25Mg Injection cause sleep?

        Ans : This drug has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is not recommended if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.

      • Ques : Can Intavil 25Mg Injection cause weight loss?

        Ans : No, this drug does not cause weight loss.

      • Ques : Are Intavil 25Mg Injection and chlorpheniramine same?

        Ans : No, both are different. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistamines. Intavil 25Mg Injection does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does.

      • Ques : Can I take vitamin C with Intavil 25Mg Injection?

        Ans : Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving immunity so it is given with Intavil 25Mg Injection for relieving the symptoms of common cold.

      • Ques : Can the use of Intavil 25Mg Injection increase blood pressure?

        Ans : This drug 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.

      • Ques : Is Intavil 25Mg Injection a steroid?

        Ans : No, it is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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