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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms. Also, it helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Neuron Pharma Pvt Ltd

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About Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet belongs to a category of  'cough and cold medications' primarily used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. The virus attacks the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes and spreads quickly through droplets in the air when a sick person sneezes, coughs or talks.

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet contains Cetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (antiallergic 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.

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Everyone doesn't need to experience the above side effects. Most of these side effects of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet. If you have high blood pressure (hypertension),  liver or kidney disease, or coronary artery disease (heart disease), avoid using Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as it may worsen your condition. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline and Tranylcypromine) in the last 14 days. Intake of more than 4 gm of paracetamol can damage your liver, so it is better to avoid the use of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet in severe liver damage. Cetirizine present in the Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet can make you sleepy, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet. Phenylephrine in Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with occlusive vascular disease (nerve/artery blockage), including Raynaud's phenomenon (decreased blood flow to the fingers).

Uses of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet

Treatment of Common cold, Allergies (allergic rhinitis).

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is primarily used to treat the common cold and allergy symptoms such as runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, congestion, pain & fever. It is composed of three medicines, namely, Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). 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 a mild 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.

How Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet Works

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet contains Cetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (antiallergic 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dryness in the mouth
  • Headache
  • Vomiting

What if I have taken an overdose of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet if you are allergic to Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet, anti-histamine (cetirizine), analgesics (paracetamol), a decongestant (phenylephrine), or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet. If you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, or coronary artery disease, please do not take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as it is known to interact. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet. Do not stop taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and even worsen your condition. Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg 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 Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days. Also, avoid tobacco consumption as it may worsen your condition further.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrinePropofol
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PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical

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PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Taking Furazolidone with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolOxazepam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet may decrease the excretion rate of Oxazepam which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxazepam and Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.
ParacetamolMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet may increase the risk or severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg 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

The safety of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet in breastfeeding mothers is unknown. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet to children.

FAQs

Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat.
Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is composed of three medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). 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.
Yes, Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet contains cetirizine, which is an antihistamine that is known to cause dry mouth. Increase the intake of fluids to avoid excessive dry mouth caused due to Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as continued dryness can lead to dental disease (gum disease, fungal infection, tooth decay).
No, you are not recommended to take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness, or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
It is not recommended to take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains phenylephrine, which is known to be contra-indicated with anti-depressant medications, especially MAO inhibitors. Also, Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Yes, the Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is known to cause nausea or vomiting. In case you are experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet, speak with your doctor immediately.
Yes, the Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet.
Store Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects like drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding. The safety of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet in breastfeeding mothers is unknown. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of the components in Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet. Let the doctor know if you have heart problems, stomach ulcers or thyroid problems.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet will not be more effective but may cause unpleasant side effects. Take Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet as per the dose advised by the doctor.
Serious side effects associated with Rhimo 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet are allergic reactions, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, irregular heartbeat, or unexplained bleeding. Consult the doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

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