RUPATADINE (Rupatadine fumarate)

• It is important to keep a regular check-up schedule.

Why is this medicine prescribed to you?
Rupatadine is prescribed to treat allergy and
allergic conditions.
How do you use it?
Use rupatadine exactly as directed by your doctor for it
to be effective.
• Rupatadine may be taken with or without food;
with food if it causes stomach upset.
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next
regular dose schedule.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust
dosage, or stop use even if you feel well.
What do you need to know before you use it?
• It is important that your doctor or pharmacist
is informed:
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
breast-feeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy,
liver problem, kidney problem, heart problem, heart
rhythm problem (Long QT syndrome), irregular
heartbeat (arrhythmia), low blood potassium level,
inherited disorder (galactose intolerance, Lapp
lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption);
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
counter (OTC) medicines, especially medicines that
make you sleepy, and dietary or herbal supplements.
• Alcohol and grapefruit juice must be avoided while
taking this medicine.
Your doctor may prescribe tests to check and monitor
your progress while under treatment with this medicine.
• If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
you must first inform your doctor or dentist that you are
using this medicine before going through it.
• Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with rupatadine,
you have to inform your doctor immediately, especially
if they become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting,
stomach pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache,
drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, irritability,
difficulty concentrating, weakness, weight gain, muscle
or joint pain, nosebleed, skin rash, dry or sore throat,
cough, thirst, fever and allergic reactions such as hives,
difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue
or throat.
• If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, you should
not drive, operate machinery or perform any activity
which will need you to be alert.
• If your mouth gets dry while on rupatadine, drinking
water, chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on hard
candy may help.
• The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
reactions, you have to call your doctor for advice.
• You must not share your medicine with others even if
you have the same disease symptoms.
How do you handle it before and after use?
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
moisture. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.

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