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Rinifol Capsule Rinifol Capsule

Rinifol Capsule

Quantity Description: strip of 10 capsules
Manufacturer: Elan Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Price: ₹ 35.0

Information about Rinifol Capsule

Rinifol Capsule contains Lactobacillus, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine, and Folic acid. Rinifol capsules is a preparation that normalizes gut organisms/flora.

The excessive use of certain antibiotics will also cause several side effects, with one of the most common being diarrhea. Rinifol capsules are quite useful in treating diarrhea caused by antibiotics.

Role of Key Ingredients:

Niacinamide: Helps in the release of energy & metabolism of Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins. Subclinical deficiency manifests as weakness, irritability, burning tongue etc.

Folic acid: Helps the body to make healthy new cells such as RBCs & intestinal epithelial cells.

Lactic acid bacilli: They are beneficial bacteria, which are capable of preventing pathogenic bacterial invasion into the intestinal tract. They help in restoring the disturbed balance of intestinal flora to normal after antibiotic treatment and treats diarrhea.

Rinifol Capsule - Drug Interactions

The use of other drugs or OTC products at the same time, the effects of this medication may vary. It may increase the risk of side-effects or cause your drug not to work efficiently. Ask your doctor about the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements and all ongoing medications you are using at the time, thus the doctor can help you prevent drug interactions. Rinifol capsule may interact with the following drugs and products which are mentioned below:

  1. Alcohol
  2. Allopurinol
  3. Anti-diabetic drugs
  4. Antibiotic drugs
  5. Atorvastatin
  6. Barbiturates
  7. Carbamazepine
  8. Cholestyramine
  9. Clonidine
  10. Diphenylhydantoin
  11. Immunosuppressants
  12. Isoniazid
  13. Levodopa
  14. Methotrexate
  15. Nitrofurantoin
  16. Oral contraceptives
  17. Penicillamine
  18. Phenytoin
  19. Primidone
  20. Probenecid
  21. Pyrimethamine
  22. Sulfinpyrazone
  23. Tetracycline

Precautions which should be used before taking Rinifol Capsule are mentioned below:

Take this medication as advised by the doctor or follow the direction available on the leaflet present inside the pack or box. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects lately.

  1. Do not give it to children below 3 years of age even if they have similar symptoms.
  2. Do not take it empty stomach.
  3. Difficulty in breathing.
  4. Do not consume it if suffering from stomach ulcer.
  5. Do not use if you are planning to be pregnant.
  6. Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may vague the diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
  7. Have AIDS, poor immunity, short bowel syndrome, or on medications to prevent rejection of an organ transplant.
  8. Hives
  9. Kidney disease
  10. Liver disease
  11. Contact your doctor if you are experiencing burning, tingling, or numb feeling.
  12. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  13. Risk of obscuring the diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
  14. Inflammation of the face, lips, tongue, and throat.
  15. Take this drug at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics.
  16. Used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin B6.
  17. Vitamin B12 is used to treat pernicious anemia.
  18. Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B12 is deficient
  19. Avoid alcohol consumption, especially if having alcoholic cirrhosis
  20. Avoid alcohol intake while treating with niacin
  21. Keep it unreachable from children
Ques: What is Rinifol Capsule?
Ans: Rinifol Capsule is a medication which has Folic Acid, Lactobacillus, Niacinamide and Pyridoxine as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels by constricting the synthesis of very LDL, restraining or killing harmful bacterial growth, altering the electrical activity thus calming and slowing overactive heart muscles, acting on megaloblastic bone marrow to produce a normoblastic marrow. Rinifol Capsule is used to treat conditions such as Travelers diarrhea, Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood, Arthritis, etc.
Ques: What are the uses of Rinifol Capsule?
Ans: Rinifol Capsule is a medication, which can be used in the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Antibiotic treatments, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (Adhd), Vitamin b3 deficiency, Long-lasting swelling in the digestive tract, Irritable bowel syndrome, Cancer chemotherapy, Boosts the immune system, High cholesterol, Infections of vagina, Heart disease, Infection of the vagina, Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid, and Clogged arteries. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Travelers diarrhea, Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood, Arthritis, Alzheimer, Diarrhea, Ulcers in the digestive tract, Skin diseases in infants and children who are allergic to cow's milk, Poor diet, Sugar intolerance, Lung infections in children aged between 1 to 6 years, an Increased requirement of folate in the body during pregnancy, and Glucose intolerance. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Rinifol Capsule to avoid undesirable effects.
Ques: What are the side effects of Rinifol Capsule?
Ans: Rinifol Capsule is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Rinifol Capsule which are as follows: Headache, Allergic reactions, Sore throat, Heartburn, Urge to vomit, Abdominal distention, Altered sleep patterns, Inability to concentrate, Dry hair, Failure of bile secretion in the intestine, Liver toxicity, Blockade of portal blood vessels due to fibrosis, Unusual tiredness, and Stiffness of the face. Apart from these, the use of Rinifol Capsule can also cause the below-mentioned side effects: Gas, Bloating, Dysfunction of nerves resulting in numbness, Pain, Anorexia, Nausea, Flatulence, Bitter or bad taste, Irritability, Overactivity, Anxiety, Mental depression, Confusion, Impaired judgment, and Decreased vitamin b12 serum levels. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Rinifol Capsule.
Ques: What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rinifol Capsule?
Ans: Rinifol Capsule should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication, should be used under medical supervision.

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Popular Questions & Answers

My tongue get infections oftenly, the paining gates while eating, last time it is cured by rinifol tablet after 3 days dose, but now facing again same trouble. Pl. Advice cause and remedy. ThxB.

MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist, Chennai
My tongue get infections oftenly, the paining gates while eating, last time it is cured by rinifol tablet after 3 day...
Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment.

Can probiotics like rinifol capsules or proton pump inhibitors cause narrow or green stools?

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS
Homeopath, Vadodara
Yes they may cause such problems. Probiotics are falsely advertised as regular need. While it is not so. Better avoid such things. If you have any problems then take proper homeopathic treatment. Otherwise maintain good. Lifestyle including diet.
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Sir, on the inner side of both the cheeks fibrosis exists. White patch can be seen. Sometime small blisters grow over it and then automatically subsides when I take rinifol medicine. What treatment should I take to get rid of fibrosis? Can fibrosis be converted into cancer? If yes then how can I come to know?

M. Ch. (Plastic Surgery), MS - General Surgery, MBBS
Dermatologist, Delhi
Sir, on the inner side of both the cheeks fibrosis exists. White patch can be seen. Sometime small blisters grow over...
You must be chewing tobacco or might be smoking. You need to stop chewing tobacco or smoking. Yes fibrosis can be converted into cancer. You need to get tests done for diagnosis of cancer.
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I have mouth ulcer for last 20 to 25 days and having rinifol and anzy prescribes by doctor. But not effective. Please help.

MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist, Chennai
I have mouth ulcer for last 20 to 25 days and having rinifol and anzy prescribes by doctor. But not effective. Please...
Eat lot of fruits & green leafy vegetables & drink plenty of water. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need coronoplasty (smoothen teeth edges) along with t. Rebagen 10, morning one tab & one at night for 5 days, c. Becosules 5 cap, for five days in the morning after meals. Hexigel ointment on the area of ulcer. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash after every meals. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.

My baby is two and a half months old and he is passing loose stools with lemon yellow colour we have taken the stool test and a few pus cells are found in it and mucus is present but rest crp and esr normal even the urine test shows normal report. So doctor has suggested rinifol dry syrup instead of any antibiotics and he was given iv infusion since this diarrhea was there for from 10 days so in order to avoid dehydration iv infusion was given but no antibiotics is given only rinifol syrup is given. Will this medicine help in such conditions.

DHMS (Hons.)
Homeopathy Doctor, Patna
My baby is two and a half months old and he is passing loose stools with lemon yellow colour we have taken the stool ...
Hi, lybrate user, I being a homoeo consultant can suggest you some recourse in homoeopathy, please. Your baby be hydrated properly. Give her the under lying homoe medicines : @ Aloe sac 30ch -1 drop with 1 tsfl of water /milk, thrice. . If you are a breastfeeding woman, be concsceous with regards to your dietary regulation inorder to keep your baby, healthy. Tk, care.
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