AVINAFLU

cold cough

Common Ingredients: Dextromethorphan, Codeine

Usage / Indications:

• Used to reduce dry, irritating coughs.

• Helps relieve throat irritation and improve sleep when coughing is severe.

Dosage (General Guidance):

• Dextromethorphan syrup: 10–20 mg every 4–6 hours (max 120 mg/day).

• Codeine syrup: Use only as prescribed by a doctor; usually 5–10 ml every 6–8 hours.

Warnings / Precautions:

• Avoid use in children under 6 years without medical advice.

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or constipation.

• Avoid alcohol; may interact with other medications.

• Use under medical supervision if pregnant or breastfeeding.

2. Expectorants (Mucolytics / Wet Cough Relief)

Common Ingredients: Guaifenesin, Bromhexine, Ambroxol

Usage / Indications:

• Helps loosen mucus in the chest and make coughs more productive.

• Useful for bronchitis, chest congestion, and wet coughs.

Dosage (General Guidance):

• Guaifenesin syrup: 100–200 mg every 4 hours; max 1200 mg/day.

• Ambroxol syrup/tablet: 15–30 mg 2–3 times daily (as directed).

Warnings / Precautions:

• Drink plenty of water to help mucus clearance.

• Use caution in patients with kidney or liver problems.

• May cause nausea or mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

3. Decongestants

Common Ingredients: Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine

Usage / Indications:

• Helps reduce nasal congestion and sinus pressure.

• Often combined with antihistamines in cold formulations.

Dosage (General Guidance):

• Pseudoephedrine tablet: 30–60 mg every 4–6 hours; max 240 mg/day.

• Nasal sprays: Use 1–2 sprays in each nostril 2–3 times/day for a short duration (max 3–5 days).

Warnings / Precautions:

• Avoid in high blood pressure, heart disease, or hyperthyroidism without medical advice.

• May cause insomnia, rapid heartbeat, or nervousness.

• Do not use nasal sprays for more than recommended; may cause rebound congestion.

4. Antihistamines (For Allergy-Related Cough / Runny Nose)

Common Ingredients: Chlorpheniramine, Loratadine, Cetirizine

Usage / Indications:

• Reduces sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

• Can help relieve postnasal drip cough.

Dosage (General Guidance):

• Chlorpheniramine: 4 mg every 4–6 hours (max 24 mg/day).

• Loratadine / Cetirizine: 10 mg once daily.

Warnings / Precautions:

• May cause drowsiness (especially first-generation antihistamines).

• Avoid alcohol; caution in elderly patients.

5. Combination Cold & Cough Syrups

• Often combine antihistamine + decongestant + cough suppressant for overall symptom relief.

• Follow doctor’s guidance carefully; dosing depends on age and weight.

📌 Multi-Language Summary

Dari / دری

• ضد سرفه: کاهش سرفه خشک و تحریک کننده

• تسهیل کننده خلط: کمک به خروج خلط از ریه

• ضد گرفتگی بینی: کاهش احتقان و فشار سینوس

• آنتی‌هیستامین: کاهش عطسه، آبریزش بینی، خارش چشم

• استفاده طبق دستور داکتر توصیه می‌شود.

Pashto / پښتو

• د ټوخی ضد درمل: د وچ ټوخی کمول

• خلط نرمونکی: د سږو څخه د خلط ایستل اسانه کوي

• د پزې بندیدو ضد درمل: د پزې بندیدل او سینوس فشار کموي

• انتی هیستامین: د پرڅل، د پزې او د سترګو خارښت کمول

• یوازې د ډاکټر په لارښوونه وکاروئ.