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Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange, Pack of 1
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is used to relieve allergic rhinitis. It contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine, which work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for allergy. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, fatigue, and sleepiness. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

LEVOCETIRIZINE-2.5MG + MONTELUKAST-4MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is used to relieve and/or prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial). It is also used to treat rhinitis associated with asthma and urticaria. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements, typically not harmful to your body.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Montelukast blocks a chemical messenger called leukotriene, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Together, Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange provides relief from allergic conditions.

Sometimes, Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may cause side effects like abdominal pain, skin rash, sleepiness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange if you are allergic to any of its components. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Keep your doctor informed if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Uses of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is used to treat allergic reactions. The detailed uses of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange are as follows:

  • Allergic Rhinitis: Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange effectively treats hay fever symptoms like allergic rhinitis, sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, and itchy eyes.
  • Asthma Management: Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange also helps manage asthma symptoms by lowering airway inflammation; it is frequently used for long-term treatment.
  • Seasonal Allergies: It reduces allergy symptoms, particularly during pollen seasons or when specific allergens are present.
  • Treating Urticaria: It can treat chronic urticaria (hives), which causes itching and swelling due to allergic reactions.

Directions for Use

  • Take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange effectively treats symptoms such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and watery eyes caused by seasonal allergy (hay fever) or perennial allergy (year-round allergies).
  • It reduces nasal inflammation and improves breathing in individuals with both allergic rhinitis and asthma.
  • Helps reduce symptoms triggered by allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander.
  • Alleviates symptoms of chronic hives (urticaria), including itching, redness, and swelling.
  • Reduces the likelihood of allergy triggers by blocking the action of chemical messengers such as leukotriene and histamine.

How Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange Works

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Montelukast blocks a chemical messenger called leukotriene, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Together, Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange provides relief from allergic conditions.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as it may cause overdose symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, and nausea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe impairment of kidney function.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, asthma, or epilepsy.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange.
  • Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Hence, drive only if you are alert after taking this medicine.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may lead to increased dizziness.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and medications to prevent any possible interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Coadministration of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Coadministration of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and rifabutin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Coadministration of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange and Phenytoin may interact with one another, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience signs such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, earache, runny nose, or behaviour and mood changes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may increase the blood levels and effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability. memory impairment, restlessness, sleep walking, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MontelukastRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may reduce the blood levels and effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earaches, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange:
Using esketamine together with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may increase side effects (drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting 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

  • Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, reducing coughing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress, which raises the risk of illness. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, practice deep breathing, and employ progressive muscle relaxation techniques to alleviate stress.
  • Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to stay fit and healthy.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

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Alcohol

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It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as it leads to excessive drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange should be used with caution while driving as it may interfere with driving capabilities. You may feel drowsy or sleepy after taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver diseases or conditions, inform your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Caution

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is not recommended for children below two years without the doctor's consent. However, consult your paediatrician before giving Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange to your child.

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FAQs

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is used to relieve and/or prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial). It is also used to treat rhinitis associated with asthma and urticaria.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is a combination medicine containing levocetirizine (antihistamine) and montelukast (leukotriene antagonist). Montelukast works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger called histamine (responsible for allergic reactions).

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is a non-sedative antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people, it may cause sleepiness and induce drowsiness.

No, Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange will not help in reducing general fever. Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is an antiallergic and primarily helps reduce allergic reactions, including seasonal allergies known as hay fever.

No, Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is not used to treat an asthma attack. It is used to treat allergic conditions. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

Do not discontinue Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange for the prescribed duration.

Take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as advised by the doctor. Take Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange at a fixed time each day, as this will help you remember to take the medicine.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange is a combination medicine containing Levocetirizine and Montelukast. It treats sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin conditions due to various allergies and hay fever (seasonal allergy).

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevent drying of the mouth.

It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as it leads to excessive drowsiness.

No, taking Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange in higher doses will not be effective but might lead to an overdose. Therefore, avoid exceeding the recommended dosage.

Store Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange can be taken if you have liver or kidney problems, if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange may cause side effects like abdominal pain, skin rash, sleepiness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange to prevent any interactions.

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange as it may cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on Ritrhine-Plus Oral Suspension Orange.

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Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 5, 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

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