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Can Intake Of Avil Cause Any Harm?
Question: Hello Doctor, Can 120mg intake of avil ( chlorpheniramine maleate tablet )cause harm to our body.. Please advise..
Brief Answer:
You can have side effects, not life threatening.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
"Avil" is the brand name of antihistamine drug called chlorpheniramine maleate.
It is an older generation antihistamine and can cause some minor side effects like sedation, light headedness, diminished alertness, fatigue and tendency to fall asleep. The side effects are due to something called "anticholinergic" action of this drug(no need to bother about this medical jargon!).
The usual dose we prescribe is up to 100mg per day. So you had taken little bit more than the routine dosage. So you might experience exaggerated symptoms of usual side effects, which might include.
1. Drowsiness and confusion.
2. Tendency to fall asleep.
3. Dizziness.
4. Dryness of mouth.
5. urinary hesitancy.
6. Blurring of vision.
You don't need to worry as the symptoms will subside in a day after discontinuing the drug.
You should not drive or operate heavy machinery that require constant attention.
Drink plenty of water.
If you develop fever or tremors of hand, consult a physician at earliest.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas
You can have side effects, not life threatening.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
"Avil" is the brand name of antihistamine drug called chlorpheniramine maleate.
It is an older generation antihistamine and can cause some minor side effects like sedation, light headedness, diminished alertness, fatigue and tendency to fall asleep. The side effects are due to something called "anticholinergic" action of this drug(no need to bother about this medical jargon!).
The usual dose we prescribe is up to 100mg per day. So you had taken little bit more than the routine dosage. So you might experience exaggerated symptoms of usual side effects, which might include.
1. Drowsiness and confusion.
2. Tendency to fall asleep.
3. Dizziness.
4. Dryness of mouth.
5. urinary hesitancy.
6. Blurring of vision.
You don't need to worry as the symptoms will subside in a day after discontinuing the drug.
You should not drive or operate heavy machinery that require constant attention.
Drink plenty of water.
If you develop fever or tremors of hand, consult a physician at earliest.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas
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