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RHINO TABLET

RHINO TABLET

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About RHINO TABLET

RHINO TABLET is a cough and cold medication primarily used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. It also helps treat nose or throat allergy symptoms due to upper respiratory tract allergies, sinus pain, and headache. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when a person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

RHINO TABLET is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, which decreases sleepiness caused by Cetrizine and speeds up the action of all the medicines present in RHINO TABLET.

Take RHINO TABLET with or without food as your doctor prescribes and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take RHINO TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience vomiting, drowsiness, restlessness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of RHINO TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not stop taking RHINO TABLET even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and even worsen your condition. If you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, heart condition or cardiovascular disorders, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, or Raynaud's disease (blood vessel disease), please do not take the RHINO TABLET as it is known to interact. RHINO TABLET may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting RHINO TABLET as it contains caffeine, which may pass through breast milk. Do not take RHINO TABLET if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Uses of RHINO TABLET

Allergies of nose or throat, Sinus pain with headache, Common cold

Medicinal Benefits

RHINO TABLET is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms. It is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant which speeds up the action of other medicines present in RHINO TABLET and decreases its sleepiness (sedative) property.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of RHINO TABLET

  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Drug Warnings

Do not take RHINO TABLET if you are allergic to any ingredients present in it. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting RHINO TABLET as it contains caffeine, which can pass in the breast milk, which may have a stimulating effect on a breastfed child. Therefore, RHINO TABLET should be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding females. If you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, heart condition or cardiovascular disorders, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease (blood vessel disease), please do not take the RHINO TABLET as it is known to interact. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting RHINO TABLET. Do not stop taking RHINO TABLET even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and even worsen your condition. RHINO TABLET may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take RHINO TABLET if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: RHINO TABLET may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), antibiotics (chloramphenicol), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine), anti-sickness drugs (domperidone, metoclopramide), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), drugs used to reduce acid in the stomach (pantoprazole), anti-depressants (isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, tranylcypromine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol intake with RHINO TABLET as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interactions: RHINO TABLET should not be used in patients with a serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorders, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, and Raynaud’s disease (blood vessel disease).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • RASAGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with RHINO TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Special Advise

  • Avoid alcohol consumption with RHINO TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration. 
  • Do not take RHINO TABLET if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.
  • Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting RHINO TABLET as it contains caffeine, which can pass in the breast milk, which may have a stimulating effect on a breastfed child.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected by having two to have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like dust, pollutants, etc. Common cold symptoms might include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, and feeling unwell (malaise). In some cases, the discharge from your nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which does not indicate a bacterial infection. If you observe these symptoms, immediately contact your doctor.

Allergy: Allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cnergy IT Park, 3rd floor Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
Other Info - RHI0003

FAQs

RHINO TABLET is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, decreasing the sleepiness property of RHINO TABLET and speeding up the action of other medicines in RHINO TABLET.
Yes, the RHINO TABLET might cause nausea or vomiting in some cases. In case you are experiencing excessive nausea while consuming RHINO TABLET, speak with your doctor right away.
Yes, it is absolutely safe to take antibiotics along with RHINO TABLET to manage fever and infection symptoms.
RHINO TABLET should be used with caution in patients with bronchial asthma, narrow-angle glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstruction, or urinary bladder obstruction, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, and thyroid disease.
No, you should not take RHINO TABLET along with high blood pressure (hypertension) medication, leading to a further rise in blood pressure. Please inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure before starting RHINO TABLET.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with RHINO TABLET to avoid excessive drowsiness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of RHINO TABLET in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

RHINO TABLET contains caffeine which is known to pass through the breast milk and stimulate the breastfeeding child.

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Driving

Caution

RHINO TABLET is known to cause drowsiness, so please do not drive or operate any machinery which requires concentration.

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Liver

Caution

RHINO TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

RHINO TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

RHINO TABLET is not recommended for children below the age of 12.