avlinctus syrup - Ammonium Chloride (60mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2.5mg/5ml) medicine

Avlinctus Syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Afive Pharma ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is avlinctus syrup used for?

Avlinctus Syrup is a combination medicine containing Ammonium Chloride (an expectorant) and Chlorpheniramine Maleate (an antihistamine). It is used to relieve cough and cold symptoms such as chest congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Ammonium Chloride helps thin mucus, making it easier to cough up, while Chlorpheniramine reduces allergic reactions. It is manufactured by Afive Pharma.

  • Generic Name: Ammonium Chloride + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
  • Manufacturer: Afive Pharma
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š avlinctus syrup Uses & Benefits

Symptomatic relief of cough associated with respiratory tract infections, allergic rhinitis, common cold

Off-label uses: Sedation, Motion sickness

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ammonium Chloride + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Brand NameAmotus Syrup
ManufacturerAfive Pharma
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassExpectorant and Antihistamine
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
DistributionDistributed throughout body; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingChlorpheniramine: ~72% protein bound
MetabolismChlorpheniramine: Hepatic via CYP450; Ammonium Chloride: Metabolized in liver to urea and hydrochloric acid
Half-LifeChlorpheniramine: 14-24 hours; Ammonium Chloride: Variable
ExcretionChlorpheniramine: Renal (as metabolites); Ammonium Chloride: Renal (as ammonium and chloride ions)
BioavailabilityChlorpheniramine: ~25-50%
Onset of ActionChlorpheniramine: 30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma TimeChlorpheniramine: 2-6 hours
Duration of ActionChlorpheniramine: 4-6 hours

How It Works

Ammonium Chloride: Increases respiratory tract fluid, reduces mucus viscosity; Chlorpheniramine: Competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors

Mechanism Steps

1Ammonium Chloride is absorbed and metabolized in the liver, producing urea and hydrochloric acid, which acidifies urine and increases respiratory tract fluid secretion.
2Chlorpheniramine Maleate competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors, preventing histamine-mediated effects such as vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and bronchoconstriction.
3The combination reduces cough reflex by thinning mucus and suppressing histamine-induced symptoms.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take avlinctus syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of avlinctus syrup

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Thickened bronchial secretions

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Respiratory depression
  • Severe hypotension
  • Arrhythmias
  • Seizures
  • Urinary retention

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Blood dyscrasias
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Hepatotoxicity

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis
Alcohol Moderate Increased sedation
CNS Depressants Moderate Additive sedation

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS Depressants
  • Alcohol

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antihypertensives
  • Diuretics

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

None significant

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category C

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hypertension, coronary artery disease, MAOI use within 14 days, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, peptic ulcer, asthma attack

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Respiratory status, CNS depression, anticholinergic effects, blood pressure

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Caution; Chlorpheniramine excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Induce emesis or gastric lavage; administer activated charcoal; supportive care; for severe anticholinergic symptoms, physostigmine may be used

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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