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Rid Ar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Rid Ar have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Rid Ar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Rid Ar include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Rid Ar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Rid Ar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Rid Ar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rid Ar related warnings section.
Rid Ar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rid Ar in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Rid Ar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rid Ar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Rid Ar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rid Ar is used -
Common
Is the use of Rid Ar safe for pregnant women?
Rid AR shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rid Ar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Rid AR. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Rid Ar on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Rid AR on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rid Ar on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Rid AR on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Rid Ar on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Rid AR on the heart, information on safety of Rid AR for the heart is unavailable.
Rid Ar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rid Ar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rid Ar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rid Ar is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rid Ar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rid Ar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rid Ar is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rid Ar
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Rid Ar, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rid Ar
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rid Ar with alcohol will be.
Absorption of Rid AR is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
Rid AR works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Rid AR is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Rid AR to prevent accidents and injuries.
Yes, Rid AR can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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