Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Pheniramine
Drug Class
Antihistamines For Systemic Use
Chemical Class
Alkylamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Avil?
Uses
Pheniramine and phenylephrine is a combination antihistamine and decongestant medicine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alkylamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine, Decongestant Combination pharmacological group
Pheniramine (Maleate) also known as Feniramin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Alkylamine. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine, Decongestant Combination pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Pheniramine (Maleate) is 356.40. Its pKa is 4.2, 9.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · May be given twice daily
25 to 150 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult · PO
12.5 to 25 mg — 12 hourly
initial dose, if necessary, may be increased upto 25 mg. Frequency may be increased to 3 times if needed.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or allergy medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up. Always follow directions on the medicine lab
4
Child · Intra Muscular
0.726 to 1.816 mg/kg — 24 hourly
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5
Child · Oral
0.75 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Dose for 1-3 Yrs of Children
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity of pheniramine/prostatic hypertrophy, residual urine formation, narrow angle glaucomaand pregnancy
Important Warnings
Hypersensitivity of pheniramine/prostatic hypertrophy, residual urine formation, narrow angle glaucomaand pregnancy
Side Effects
Headachedrowsinessimpaired reactionsdryness of mouthurine retentionincrease in intraocular pressuregastrointestinal upsetpalpitation after high doseshallucinationagitation and disorientation:
Drug Interactions
CNS depressants
MAOls
alcohol.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 63
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 63
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