Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml

About Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml

Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml Uses

• Seasonal and year round allergies
• Common cold symptoms like sneezing and runny nose
• Skin itching from allergic reactions
• Hives and mild allergic skin rashes
• Watery eyes and allergic conjunctivitis symptoms

Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml Benefits

• Fast relief from allergy symptoms
• Suitable liquid form for children and elderly patients
• Affordable option compared to many imported antihistamines
• Easy dosing with a measuring cup or spoon
• Available without a prescription at most pharmacies

Families in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi commonly keep Avinol at home for seasonal allergies triggered by dust, pollen, and smog. Its liquid form makes it a practical choice for young children who cannot swallow tablets.

Pheniramine Maleate belongs to an older group of antihistamines that also has a mild sedative effect. This can help settle a restless child during a bad allergy flare or common cold.

Overuse of any antihistamine in young children carries risks, so following the age based dosing chart matters. A pharmacist or doctor can confirm the right dose for a child's weight and age.

Drug Class

• First generation antihistamine
• H1 receptor antagonist
• Anti allergic agent

Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml formula

• Pheniramine Maleate

Available forms

• Elixir

How to use Avinol Elixir 15mg / 5ml?

• Measuring the dose with the marked cup provided, not a regular household spoon.
• Taking Avinol Elixir with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Shaking the bottle well before each use.
• Storing the bottle tightly closed between doses.
• Avoiding driving or operating machinery if drowsiness occurs.

Drug Interactions

Avinol Elixir can add to the effects of other sedating medicines, so checking with a pharmacist before combining is helpful.

• Sedatives and Sleep Aids: Increased drowsiness and slowed reaction time when combined with this elixir.
• Alcohol: Stronger sedative effect is likely when taken alongside this elixir.
• MAO Inhibitors: Prolonged and intensified antihistamine effects are possible with this combination.

Risks and warnings

• Drowsiness: Noticeable sedation is possible, especially at higher doses.
• Breathing Conditions: Caution needed in patients with asthma or chronic breathing problems.
• Young Children: Careful weight based dosing is essential, since overdose risk is higher in infants.
• Elderly Patients: Increased sensitivity to sedation and dizziness is common in older adults.

Side Effects

Avinol Elixir is generally mild, though drowsiness is the most common complaint.

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Mild dizziness
• Reduced concentration

Serious reactions are uncommon, but a doctor should be contacted if any of these occur.

• Severe allergic reaction with facial swelling
• Difficulty breathing
• Rapid heartbeat
• Extreme drowsiness or unresponsiveness in a child

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and keep tightly closed.