AVOCOLD SYP

Overview

AVOCOLD SYP is a Schedule H drug.

AVOCOLD SYP is composed of: CETIRIZINE ( ), PARACETAMOL ( ), PHENYLEPHRINE ( )

Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.

Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AVOCOLD SYP is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for AVOCOLD SYP and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability
PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Common Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Serious Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:

• DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AVOCOLD SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKEM PLUS SUSP	INR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL
ALKEM PLUS SYP	INR 28.47 for 100 ML SYRUP	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
ALKEM RELIEF TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
AVOCOLD SYP	INR 33.37 for 60 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL
CAPTOL CZ DPS	INR 26 for 15 ML DROP	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
CHESTON COLD DS SYP	INR 66 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE
CHILDRYL ZP SYP	INR 45.05 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE
COLD P PLUS TAB	INR 23.71 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
COLDREST SYP	INR 28.77 for 60 ML SYRUP	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
CREL TAB	INR 18.1 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
KOLDCET P TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
LARY CZ TAB	INR 28.68 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
LEOM PLUS TAB	INR 29.9 for 10 TABLETS	PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
MUCOBAR COLD TAB	INR 54 for 20 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
SNEEZINE TAB	INR 36.2 for 10 TABLETS	PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
TOCO TAB	INR 19.67 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALKEM COLD 2.5MG/125MG/2.5MG SUSP	INR 35 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB	INR 28 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
ANACOLD SYP	INR 22.26 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
AVOCOLD TAB	INR 24.31 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CETCONIL TAB	INR 26 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CETIRIZINE 5MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 10MG + PARACETAMOL 325MG TAB	INR 5.34 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CHESTON COLD SYP	INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2 MG
CHESTON COLD SYPUP	INR 49.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
CHESTON COLD TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
CODYLEX CC SYP	INR 62 for 120 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
CODYLEX CC TAB	INR 31.77 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
COLD P PLUS SUSP	INR 26.23 for 50 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
COLDCIZ PLUS 5MG/30MG/100MG/375MG/5MG TAB	INR 47.13 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 375.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 30.0 MG, CAFFEINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
COLDRID 2.5MG/500MG/10MG TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
COZYMIN 5MG/500MG/30MG TAB	INR 26.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
COZYMIN VAPOCAP CAP	INR 37.13 for 10 CAPSULES	CETIRIZINE 25.0 MG, PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
CPP TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CTZ PLUS SYP	INR 20 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
ENCET D PLUS TAB	INR 37.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
FLUCOCIDE SYP	INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
GENCOLD TAB	INR 39.9 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
KOKONO 500MG/15MG/5MG TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
KOLCARE TAB	INR 23.06 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
KOLQ PLUS SUSP	INR 42.5 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
KOLQ SYP	INR 41.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
KOLQ TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
KUFTIVE JUNIOR SYP	INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
M COLD PLUS CZ 5MG/5MG/500MG TAB	INR 43.27 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
MAST CC 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG SYP	INR 35 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
MAXTRA COLD TAB	INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
MEGACOLD KID SYP	INR 34 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, ZINC GLUCONATE 1.5 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML
MUCOBAR COLD 5MG/5MG/500MG TAB	INR 26.78 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
NICIP COLD & FLU TAB	INR 51.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
NIMUPAN COLD FLU TAB	INR 43 for 10 TABLETS	CAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
NIMUTAL COLD TAB	INR 55 for 10 TABLETS	CAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
NOSIER TAB	INR 38 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
NOZEE TAB	INR 40 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
NUTROL SYP	INR 28.67 for 60 ML SYRUP	CAFFEINE , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL
OKACET COLD TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ONCET CF TAB	INR 38 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
PAMAGIN C SYP	INR 36.28 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
QUICK ACTION TAB	INR 15.91 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
REKOF CC TAB	INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
RHINO TAB	INR 38.65 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SETRIDE COLD TAB	INR 12.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SINOCOLD PLUS TAB	INR for	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, NIMESULIDE 100 MG, CAFFEINE 25 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
SKYRYL PLUS TAB	INR 49 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SNEECURE TAB	INR 9.62 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 20.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SNEEZY COLD & FLU TAB	INR 45 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
TALICOLD TAB	INR 21.25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
TISCOLD SYP	INR 36.18 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
TISCOLD TAB	INR 28.57 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
TOX (BENNET) TAB	INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
TUSCOLD TAB	INR 32 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZEECOLD CZ TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB	INR 32 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOLD PLUS SYP	INR 46 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ZIRLON PLUS SYP	INR 42.6 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML
ZYNCET COLD TAB	INR 56.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG