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Each uncoated tablet contains
Composition
Rupatadine Fumarate equivalent to Rupatadine...............10 mg
Indications
Symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Description
Rupatadine is a new selective histamine H1 receptor and
platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonist. Its chemical
designation is
8-chloro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridinyl)methyl]piperidin-4-ylidene]-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]
pyridine fumarate.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Rupatadine should not be administered in patients who show
hypersensitivity to Rupatadine or any of the excipients.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Rupatadine should be used with caution in old patients.
Its use is not recommended in patients with renal or hepatic
insufficiency and in children less than 12 years.
Administration of a dose of 10 mg daily of Rupatadine has not
shown significant effects on the function of the central nervous
system as seen in specific studies done for psychomotor function.
Nevertheless, the patient should take precaution in driving or
managing machines.
Dosage
Adults and adolescents (above 12 years) : The recommended dosage
is 10 mg (one tablet) once daily, with or without food.
Elderly: Rupatadine should be used with caution in elderly. No
information is available that indicates the requirement of any
dose adjustment in this population.
Children: Neither the safety nor the efficacy of Rupatadine has
been established in patients less than 12 years of age.
Presentations
10 tablets
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