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All Details About Ricold Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ricold Tablet

Description:

Ricold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.

Ricold Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, dryness in mouth, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ricold Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses:

Treatment of Ordinary cold

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ricold Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Ricold

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Chubbyigue
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Tenseness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Restlessness
Dizziness
Headache
Increased liver enzymes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ricold Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ricold Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ricold Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ricold Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ricold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ricold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Ricold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Ricold Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can the use of Ricold Tablet cause damage to the liver?

Ricold Tablet contains nimesulide. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Employ of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, and abnormal liver enzymes.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ricold Tablet?

Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I take Ricold Tablet along with other medicines?

Inform your doctor about the medicines you might be taking before using Ricold Tablet. Let your doctor know if you have any other medical condition.

Can the use of Ricold Tablet cause sleepiness?

Affirmative, Ricold Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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