Pack size: 1 60ml  |  Price is for the whole 60ml

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Rupatadine

Form: Oral Solution 5mg/5ml

Indication

Allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria

Adult Dose

Oral Allergic rhinitis; Chronic idiopathic urticaria Adult: 10 mg (1 tablet) once daily.

Child Dose

Oral Allergic rhinitis; Chronic idiopathic urticaria Tablet Child > 12 years: 10 mg (1 tablet) once daily. Children: Use of Rupatadine is not recommended in patients less than 12 years of age. Syrup: Children aged 2 to 11 years: Children weighing 10 kg to less than 25 kg: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 ml) syrup once a day with or without food. Children weighing 25 kg or more: 1 teaspoonful (5ml) of syrup once a day with or without food.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Avoid alcohol.

Mode of Action

Rupatadine acts as a long-acting, non-sedative antagonist at histaminergic H1-receptors. Rupatadine also antagonises the platelet-activating factor (PAF). Both histamine and PAF cause bronchoconstriction and lead to an increase in the vascular permeability, acting as mediators in the inflammatory process.

Precaution

Renal or hepatic insufficiency. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy, lactation. Elderly, children <12 yr.

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

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Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Because of the limited information, use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with kidney disease.

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There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Because of the limited information, use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with liver disease.