Rhilor-D tablet

Introduction

Expert Advice

• Take this medicine with or without meals.
• Take immediately after opening tablet blister.
• Contact prescriber if there is chest pain, palpitations (awareness of cardiac muscle contraction), sleepiness, seizures (uncontrolled electrical activity in brain with alteration of consciousness), fast heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, or worsening of the condition.
• Do not take other depressants and sleep-inducing medications without consulting your doctor.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used in symptomatic treatment of perennial rhinitis (chronic inflammation of nose), seasoned allergic rhinitis, and idiopathic chronic urticaria (skin rashes of unknown cause).

Side Effects

Patients using this medicine may experience anxiety (feeling of uneasiness), and somnolence (excessively sleepy). Rarely, this medicine may also cause fatigue, nausea, and headache.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicadated in patients who are allergic to this medication or it's components. 

FAQS

How many hours apart can you take this medication?

This medication is taken twice daily by mouth. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Does this medication work instantly?

This medication is well absorbed after administration and peak levels are reached within an hour.

Is this medication the same as Benadryl?

Both of these medications are antihistamines used to treat allergy symptoms.

Does this medication raise heart rate?

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience fast or uneven heart rate.

Does this medication cause weight gain?

No, this medication does not cause weight gain.

What are its indications?

This medication is used for treating symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and nasal and sinus congestion. It can also be used to decongest tubes that drain fluid from your ears, called the Eustachian Tubes.

How to store this medicine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are its side effects?

You may experience difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, and urinary retention.

What are its precautions?

Vision changes, patients using anti-fungal medicines, and patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment.

What are its effects on pregnancy and lactation?

Please consult your healthcare provider regarding use of this medicine during pregnancy. There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

How to administer this medicine?

This medicine is mostly used orally (through mouth). The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Consult your doctor before use. This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

What are its contraindications?

Patients with severe hepatic (liver) and heart impairments, hyperthyroidism, and severe hypertension (high blood pressure).