Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ridel ER. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ridel ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ridel ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Ridel ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ridel ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, a cautious use of Ridel ER is advised in patients with kidney disease as the information available is very limited.
CAUTION
Ridel ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ridel ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ridel ER is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Ridel ER 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Ridel ER is a medicine used in the treatment of conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin B3 in the body. It helps in maintenance of normal cholesterol level. It also helps in the treatment of symptoms like loss of appetite, weakness, diarrhea, ...
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Uses of Ridel ER
High triglycerides
Side effects of Ridel ER
Common
Itching
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Erythema (skin redness)
Tingling
How to use Ridel ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ridel ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ridel ER works
Ridel ER stimulates the formation of enzymes for triglyceride metabolism thereby reducing the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body.
Quick Tips
It is best known to increase "good" cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, hot beverages or hot baths right before you take Ridel ER.
You may feel hot and your skin colour may change after taking Ridel ER. Your doctor may tell you to take an aspirin 30 minutes before you ta...
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Notify your doctor if you have unexplained muscle pain.
Should be taken with food. Take at bedtime after a low-fat snack.
Adult Dose
Oral
Treatment and prophylaxis of nicotinic acid deficiency
Adult: For treatment of pellagra: 300-500 mg daily in divided doses. For management of H...
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Child Dose
Oral
Treatment and prophylaxis of nicotinic acid deficiency
Child: For treatment of pellagra: 100-300 mg daily in divided doses.
Contraindication
Niacin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Niacin or any component of this medication, significant or unexplained hepatic ...
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Mode of Action
Nicotinic acid is a derivative of vitamin B3 and is incorporated into coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinuc...
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Precaution
Patient w/ unstable angina, acute MI, CHD, DM, gout, history of peptic ulceration. Patient who consume large amount of alcohol. Patient undergoing sur...
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Side Effect
Flushing, sensation of heat, faintness, pounding in the head, tingling, itching, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, palpitations, dyspnoea, sweating, c...
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Interaction
Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis w/ concomitant HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Reduced bioavailability w/ colestyramine or colestipol. Dec...
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