Rhinex
RHINEX
Generic composition
For tablet
Phenylephrine HCl: 10mg, Pheniramine Maleate: 7.5mg and Paracetamol: 500mg
For syrup
Phenylephrine HCl 5mg and Pheniramine Maleate 15mg per 5ml
General Introduction
Rhinex is widely used as anti-cold tablets. It contains phenylephrine HCl in addition to pheniramine maleate and paracetamol. This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms.
Therapeutic category
- Anti-cold and decongestant
Dosage form available
- RHINEX Tablets
- RHINEX Syrup
Mode of action
- It works by decreasing swelling in the nose and ears, thereby lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe
Uses
- Symptomatic relief of cold and flu
- Temporary relief of stuffy nose, sinus and ear symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, bronchitis.
Dose
- Adults: 1-2 tablet to be taken 3-4 times a day depending on condition
- Children: 5-10 ml three or four times a day or as directed by a physician.
Side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, sleep disorder, stomach pain, dry mouth, headache, palpitations, blood pressure may rise.
Drug Interaction
Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious drug interaction.
The risk of the hepatotoxic action of paracetamol increases during concurrent use of barbiturates, diphenine, carbamazepine, rifampicin, zidovudine, and other hepatic microsomal enzyme inducers.
Antidepressants, antiparkinsonian agents, antipsychotic agents, and phenothiazine derivatives – increase the risk of developing urinary retention, dry mouth, and constipation. Glucocorticosteroids increase the risk of developing elevated intraocular pressure.
Precautions
- Do not take with alcohol
- Do Not exceed the recommended dose
- Use cautiously in patient with hepatic failure, cardiovascular disease
- Care must be taken when operating an automobile or other machinery, requiring mental alertness and quick psychomotor reactions.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Rhinex.
