{"id":22158,"date":"2022-06-21T07:03:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T07:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22158"},"modified":"2022-11-28T08:08:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T08:08:34","slug":"rinexin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rinexin\/","title":{"rendered":"Rinexin &#8211; Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Rinexin 25 mg and 50 mg\u00a0Prolonged Release Tablets\u00a0are Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rinexin Is And What Rinexin 50 Mg Uses For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinexin belongs to a group of medicines that are taken by mouth for a decongestant effect and are used in the treatment of colds and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/nasal-polyps\/\">nasal congestion<\/a> due to\u00a0allergies\u00a0or dilated blood vessels in the nasal mucosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinexin has a decongestant effect on the nasal mucosa, even in areas that cannot be reached by topical treatment with nasal drops.&nbsp;The effect is achieved by contracting the dilated blood vessels in the mucous membranes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VdofLD\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rinexin.jpg\" alt=\"Rinexin\" class=\"wp-image-36467\" width=\"169\" height=\"265\"\/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Rinexin<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Rinexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Rinexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have hyperthyroidism (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;).<\/li><li>If you have a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;in the adrenal glands (&nbsp;pheochromocytoma&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rinexin if you have the following diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li>Mechanical obstruction in the bladder neck or lower stomach<\/li><li>Renal impairment (&nbsp;renal failure&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or other cardiovascular diseases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinexin may cause&nbsp;a <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-mouth\/\">dry mouth<\/a>.&nbsp;Careful oral hygiene is therefore important during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Rinexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of the treatment can be affected if this medicine and some other medicines are taken at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinexin With Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may potentiate the effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0of caffeine.\u00a0This should be taken into account when consuming caffeinated beverages, such as coffee and tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goes into breast milk but probably does not affect breastfed babies.\u00a0However, consult a physician if you use it more than temporarily during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinexin Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Rinexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one should be determined by a physician, who will tailor it individually for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and children over 12 years:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet of&nbsp;50 mg morning and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For younger children, the weaker tablet is given according to a doctor&#8217;s prescription.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one depends on age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a so-called mantle tablet that consists of a core surrounded by an outer layer.&nbsp;Both the core and the outer layer contain the active substance.&nbsp;The tablet must not be divided or chewed but&nbsp;must be swallowed whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the outer layer, part of the active substance is released immediately.&nbsp;The rest is slowly dissolved out of the core.&nbsp;This gives a long-lasting effect and you get a satisfactory effect around the clock with just one&nbsp;dose&nbsp;morning and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Rinexin Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of rinexin 25 mg overdose include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/anxiety-strong-feelings-of-worry\/\">Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li>Aggression<\/li><li>Depressive thoughts<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Enlarged&nbsp;pupils<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><li>Effects on heart rhythm<\/li><li>Blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Rinexin Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <em>Rinexin uses<\/em> can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nervousness and difficulty sleeping.<\/li><li>Feeling dryness in the nose and mouth, careful oral hygiene is therefore important.<\/li><li>Difficulty throwing water, especially in older men with enlarged&nbsp;prostate&nbsp;(bladder neck gland).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon Rinexin side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;<ul><li>Rash<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A transient rise in blood pressure<\/li><li>Delusions<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Nightmares<\/li><li>Aggressiveness<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Aggressiveness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare Rinexin side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cerebral hemorrhage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Rinexin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep Rinexin 25 mg out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li><em>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;25 mg<strong>:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;No special storage instructions.<\/li><li><em>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;50 mg<strong>:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;30 pcs (pressure100 pcs (plastic jar) No special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 25 mg and 50 mg respectively<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">Lactose<\/a> monohydrate&nbsp;132.5 mg and 230 mg respectively<\/li><li>Maize starch<\/li><li>Medium-chain triglycerides<\/li><li>Tristearin<\/li><li>Talc<\/li><li>Gelatin<\/li><li>Glycerol<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><li>A polymer&nbsp;of polyvinylpyrrolidone vinyl acetate<\/li><li>Anhydrous citric acid<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are 25 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;White, cupped, film-coated tablets, diameter 8 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are 50 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;White, cupped, film-coated tablets, diameter 10 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;25 mg: 30 pcs (pressure pack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;50 mg: 30 pcs (pressure pack), 100 pcs (plastic jar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 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