Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet is ac combination medication used to treat common cold symptoms and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat. It is 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 sick person sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic), Caffeine (a stimulant), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). 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, speeding up the paracetamol in Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet. Phenylephrine belongs to the class of decongestants that works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage. Thereby, it provides relief from congestion and decreases excess mucus production.

Take Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience nausea, headache, vomiting, restlessness, and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet or other medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have a kidney, liver, heart, or headache. Before taking Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, thyroid problems, diabetes, or difficulty passing urine. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet. Do not use Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor's advice as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby.

Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet belongs to the class of medication called 'cough and cold medications' primarily used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, or watery eyes. Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic), Caffeine (a stimulant), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). 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 that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, speeding up the paracetamol in Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet. Phenylephrine belongs to the class of decongestants that works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage. Thereby, it provides relief from congestion and decreases excess mucus production.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Increased heart rate
• Skin rash or peeling or mouth ulcers
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding
• Visual disturbances
• Fast or irregular heartbeat

Consult your doctor immediately if you have any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Do not take it if you have any known allergy to paracetamol or caffeine. Tell your doctor before taking Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet if you have diabetes and glaucoma. People with kidney, liver, alcohol dependence, heart disease, or persistent headaches should avoid taking Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet. Do not use Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor’s advice as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet should be avoided taking with other analgesics (ibuprofen, aspirin), muscle relaxants (tizanidine), medicines used to treat nausea (metoclopramide, domperidone), and cholesterol medications (cholestyramine), anaesthetic (cyclopropane or halothane), medicines for heart disease (quinidine, digoxin), blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, or cola.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Patients with hepatic failure (liver diseases), alcoholism, cardiac diseases (heart problems), hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma, Peptic Ulcer, and renal dysfunction (kidney diseases) should use Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet with caution.

• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• TIZANIDINE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• DOMPERIDONE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• CYCLOPROPANE
• HALOTHANE
• QUINIDINE
• DIGOXIN

• 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 consumption of alcohol with Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

• Take rest whenever required to ease the pain.
• Adequate intake of fluids can prevent dehydration.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other prescribed or over-the-counter medications before taking this Ritcoz 500mg/30mg/5mg Tablet.
• Do not increase your dose or duration of the medicine without consulting the doctor.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as 'rhinoviruses', affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected 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 pollutants, dust, etc. The common cold symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, unwell, and stuffy or runny nose. In some cases, the discharge from the nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is not an indication of bacterial infection.

Allergies: Allergies are the immune system's reaction to a foreign material that is usually not harmful to the body. These foreign substances are referred to as 'allergens.' Allergic reactions differ from person to person. Some people may be allergic to certain foods or suffer seasonal allergies such as hay fever. On the other hand, others may be allergic to pollen or pet dander.