avril 2mg/500mg/10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is avril 2mg/500mg/10mg tablet used for?
Alex P Syrup (Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (500mg), which Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Avilius Neutracare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ avril 2mg/500mg/10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Alex P Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Avilius Neutracare |
| 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 light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take avril 2mg/500mg/10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of avril 2mg/500mg/10mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Severe allergic reaction
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased anticholinergic and CNS effects |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased CNS depression and hepatotoxicity |
| CNS depressants | Major | Additive sedation |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR with high doses of paracetamol |
| Isoniazid | Moderate | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Reduced paracetamol efficacy |
| Anticholinergics | Minor | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Corticosteroids | Minor | Increased intraocular pressure risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Isoniazid
- Rifampin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Corticosteroids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid alcohol, No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression and hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe hepatic impairment, MAOI use
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, CBC
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; small amounts excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Activated charcoal, N-acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose; supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose