Avnac Oral Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is avnac oral suspension used for?
Avnac Oral Suspension is a combination medicine containing Cetirizine (an antihistamine) and Paracetamol (a pain reliever and fever reducer). It is used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, along with reducing fever and mild pain. Cetirizine blocks histamine, while Paracetamol acts on the brain to lower fever and pain.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Afive Pharma
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ avnac oral suspension Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Alerid Cold Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Afive Pharma |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Analgesic/Antipyretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS, antipyretic via hypothalamic heat-regulating center.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take avnac oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of avnac oral suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased liver toxicity |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased risk of theophylline toxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- MAOIs
- Warfarin
- Isoniazid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Barbiturates
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Zidovudine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Chloramphenicol
- Metoclopramide
- Probenecid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of paracetamol; grapefruit juice may increase cetirizine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with paracetamol; additive CNS depression with cetirizine.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hepatic impairment, acute liver disease.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (if prolonged use or overdose), renal function, CBC.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine: Excreted in milk, use caution; Paracetamol: Compatible.
๐ Overdose Management
Paracetamol overdose: N-acetylcysteine; Cetirizine overdose: supportive care, activated charcoal.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double.