Biovil Injection
Product introduction
Biovil Injection is an antihistamine used to treat allergic conditions (such as hay fever, drug rashes, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergy, etc.), respiratory tract conditions, and other skin conditions. It effectively reduces the severity, duration, and occurrence of symptoms and provides quick relief.
Biovil Injection is also used to treat and prevent motion sickness, symptoms of Meniere’s disease (such as nausea, vomiting and vertigo), and other associated labyrinthine disturbances.
It is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be used as per the instruction of your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take Biovil Injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Sedation is the most common side effect of Biovil Injection. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dry mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy, or maintain oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma, asthma, or high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment with Biovil Injection.
Uses of Biovil Injection
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Treatment and prevention of Meniere's disease
- Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
- Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Benefits of Biovil Injection
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Biovil Injection provides relief from symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation.
This medicine rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
This medicine rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Biovil Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biovil
- Sedation
How to use Biovil Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Biovil Injection works
Biovil Injection is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves symptoms of severe allergic reactions due to insect bite/sting, certain medicines, hives (rashes, swelling etc).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Biovil Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Biovil Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biovil Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Biovil Injection may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Biovil Injection may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Biovil Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biovil Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biovil Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Biovil Injection?
If you miss a dose of Biovil Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have any other allergies including food allergies.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Biovil Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
- Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
- Avoid stepping outside during peak pollen season and protect yourself from dust and mites at home.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Biovil Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridines Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Biovil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure, slow brea
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent administration may cause a decreased breathing rate
Do not take Tranylcypromine with Pheniramine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause fever, flushing, sweating, unconsciousness, and high bl
Take Pheniramine with Betahistine only if prescribed by your doctor. Pheniramine may block the action of Betahistine.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I take paracetamol with Biovil Injection?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Biovil Injection. They are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes etc).
Can Biovil Injection cause sleep?
Biovil Injection has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.
Can Biovil Injection cause weight loss?
No, Biovil Injection is not known to cause weight loss.
Are Biovil Injection and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Biovil Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Biovil Injection does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does. However, both are used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
Can I take vitamin C with Biovil Injection?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Biovil Injection for relieving the symptoms of common cold. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Can the use of Biovil Injection increase blood pressure?
Biovil Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Biovil Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Is Biovil Injection a steroid?
No, Biovil Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
How is Biovil Injection given?
Biovil Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.
What is the dose of Biovil Injection?
The dose of Biovil Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.
Can Biovil Injection cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Does Biovil Injection cause drowsiness?
Yes, Biovil Injection causes drowsiness. Both the dosage and the time of administration should be carefully considered in patients whose activities (e.g., driving a vehicle or operating machinery) demand special concentration.
Can Biovil Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?
Pheniramine present in Biovil Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1100.
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Country of origin: India
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