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Rto is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Rto depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rto is used to treat the following -
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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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rto is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Rto safe for pregnant women?
Rto has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Rto without medical advice.
Is the use of Rto safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rto. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Rto on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Rto on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Rto on the Liver?
Rto is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rto on the Heart?
Rto may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Rto should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rto unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rto habit forming or addictive?
Rto is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Rto
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Rto and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rto
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rto and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Rto is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Rto is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus in respiratory diseases.
Yes, Rto can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
For excessive mucus, Rto has to be taken once in a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of peptic ulcer. For paracetamol poisoning only given under medical supervision.
Yes, Rto may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and report it your doctor immediately without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 104-106
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
