Avarinex Syrup
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 August 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mL (5 mg) once daily; Children 6-11 years: 5 mL (2.5 mg) once daily; Children 2-5 years: 2.5 mL (1.25 mg) once daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Ketoconazole
- Erythromycin
- Fluoxetine
- Cimetidine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to desloratadine
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Cross sensitivity to other antihistamines
- Porphyria
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Avoid alcohol
- Discontinue before allergy skin tests
Serious warnings
- Caution in patients with a history of seizures
- Discontinue if seizures occur
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