Common Sleepiness.

Expert advice for Avil Tablet
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Avil, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Avil?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Avil. They are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes etc).

Q. Is Avil good for a cold?
Avil is effective in controlling symptoms of cold tearing of eyes, nasal stuffiness and discharge from the nose. All these symptoms are relieved by Avil.

Q. Can Avil cause sleep?
Avil has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.

Q. Can Avil cause weight loss?
No, Avil is not known to cause weight loss.

Q. Are Avil and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Avil and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Avil does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does. However, both are used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

Q. Can I take vitamin C with Avil?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Avil for relieving the symptoms of common cold. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.

Q. Can the use of Avil increase blood pressure?
Avil does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Avil as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Is Avil a steroid?
No, Avil is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.