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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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