Arinac Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Arinac Tablet is a combination medicine containing Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine, used to relieve symptoms of colds, flu, and sinus problems. Ibuprofen reduces pain and inflammation, while Pseudoephedrine helps clear a blocked or congested nose. Together, they address multiple symptoms such as congestion, headache, body aches, and fever. It should be used as directed, typically for a short period of time.

What is Arinac Tablet

Arinac Tablet is a combination medicine containing Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine. Ibuprofen reduces pain and inflammation, while Pseudoephedrine helps clear a blocked or congested nose. Together, they are used to treat symptoms of colds, flu, and sinus problems.

Arinac Tablet uses

• Common cold symptoms
• Nasal and sinus congestion
• Sinus pressure
• Flu-related body pain
• Headache and fever
• Cold symptoms with pain
• Respiratory tract infections with pain
• Sinusitis with pain and inflammation
• Blocked nose with headache
• Flu symptoms
• High fever
• Cold & allergy symptoms
• Body aches and headaches
• Acute sinusitis
• Ear pain related to sinus blockage

Benefits of Arinac Tablet

• Provides relief from nasal congestion and pain at the same time
• Reduces inflammation and fever effectively
• Helps you breathe more easily by opening blocked nasal passages
• Provides temporary relief from sinus pressure and headache
• Starts working quickly to relieve symptoms
• Addresses multiple cold and flu symptoms with one combined formula

How Arinac Tablet works

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever that works by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and swelling. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that helps shrink swollen nasal tissues so you can breathe more easily.

Arinac Tablet dosage

Take with a full glass of water. Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Avoid taking it before bedtime as it may cause difficulty sleeping. Use only for a short period unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Adults and children over 12 years old may take this medicine; it should not be used in children under 12 without medical advice.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet
• Syrup/Suspension

Side effects of Arinac Tablet

Common

• Increased heart rate
• Stomach pain or heartburn
• Mild nausea
• Nervousness
• Trouble sleeping
• Dizziness
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth

Serious

• Severe stomach pain or vomiting blood
• Black or bloody stools
• Severe headache
• Difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Chest pain
• Vision changes
• Swelling of face, lips, or tongue
• Signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin/eyes)
• Signs of kidney problems (change in urine amount)
• Severe skin reactions (rash, blistering)
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Persistent headache
• Irregular or fast heartbeat

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, or other NSAIDs, or if you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart disease, an overactive thyroid, a history of stomach ulcers, severe kidney disease, or have had a recent heart attack or stroke.
• Do not take this medicine together with other NSAIDs, other decongestants, beta-blockers, MAO inhibitors, blood thinners like warfarin, lithium, methotrexate, or diuretics, unless your doctor tells you it is safe.
• Do not use this medicine for longer than 5 days unless your doctor tells you to.
• Elderly patients using NSAIDs have a higher chance of stomach bleeding or a hole forming in the stomach lining, which can be life-threatening.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine. It should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
• People with severe kidney disease should avoid this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems before use.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before using this medicine.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
• This medicine does not usually cause drowsiness, but it may cause dizziness or nervousness, so be careful when driving or doing tasks that need alertness.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiration date

When to see a doctor

Get medical help right away if you have severe stomach pain, vomit blood, or have black or bloody stools. Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, wheezing, or chest pain. Get medical help right away if your face, lips, or tongue start to swell, as this could be a serious allergic reaction. See a doctor if your symptoms get worse, do not improve, or if you need to use this medicine for more than 3 days.

Alternatives

• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Pseudoephedrine