Phentix 22.75mg Injection 2 ml in 1 vial

Last Updated: July 27th, 2023

Phentix 22.75mg Injection is a product of Zee Laboratories

Composition: Pheniramine (22.75mg/ml)

Pack of 2 ml

₹ 15.55

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All Details About Phentix 22.75mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Phentix 22.75mg Injection

Description:

Phentix 22.75mg 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.

Phentix 22.75mg 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 Phentix 22.75mg Injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Sedation is the most common side effect of Phentix 22.75mg 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.

Earlier 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 Phentix 22.75mg Injection.

Uses:

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Treatment and prevention of Meniere's disease

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Phentix

Sedation

Side Effects:

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Phentix 22.75mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Phentix 22.75mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phentix 22.75mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Huger doses or prolonged use of Phentix 22.75mg Injection may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Phentix 22.75mg 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 Phentix 22.75mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phentix 22.75mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Phentix 22.75mg Injection?

Affirmative, paracetamol can be taken with Phentix 22.75mg 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).

Q. Can Phentix 22.75mg Injection cause sleep?

Phentix 22.75mg Injection has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.

Q. Can Phentix 22.75mg Injection cause weight loss?

No, Phentix 22.75mg Injection is not known to cause weight loss.

Q. Are Phentix 22.75mg Injection and chlorpheniramine same?

No, Phentix 22.75mg Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Phentix 22.75mg Injection 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 Phentix 22.75mg Injection?

Affirmative, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Phentix 22.75mg Injection 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 Phentix 22.75mg Injection increase blood pressure?

Phentix 22.75mg Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Phentix 22.75mg Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Is Phentix 22.75mg Injection a steroid?

No, Phentix 22.75mg Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.

Q. How is Phentix 22.75mg Injection given?

Phentix 22.75mg Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.

Q. What is the dose of Phentix 22.75mg Injection?

The dose of Phentix 22.75mg Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.

Q. Can Phentix 22.75mg 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.

Q. Does Phentix 22.75mg Injection cause drowsiness?

Affirmative, Phentix 22.75mg 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.

Q. Can Phentix 22.75mg Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?

Pheniramine present in Phentix 22.75mg Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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