Rupameg 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Rupameg 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.
Rupameg 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, and weakness. Do not drive or do anything that needs attention until you know how this medicine affects you. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Rupameg 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, and weakness. Do not drive or do anything that needs attention until you know how this medicine affects you. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Uses of Rupameg Tablet
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
Side effects of Rupameg Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rupameg
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Weakness
How to use Rupameg Tablet
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. Rupameg 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rupameg Tablet works
Rupameg 5mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rupameg 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rupameg 5mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rupameg 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Rupameg 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rupameg 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rupameg 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rupameg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rupameg 5mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Rupameg 5mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Rupameg 5mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Your doctor has prescribed Rupameg 5mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Rupameg 5mg Tablet at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzocycloheptapyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rupameg with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturance in the heart rhythms.
Do not take Rupatadine with Azithromycin.
Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Rupatadine.
Do not consume Rupatadine with Clarithromycin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as headache, dizzin
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepiness.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness
Concurrent use may increase the blood levels of Rupatadine.
Do not take Rupatadine with Azithromycin.
Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Rupatadine.
Do not consume Rupatadine with Clarithromycin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as headache, dizzin
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Rupameg 5mg Tablet is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Rupameg 5mg Tablet is an anti allergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses.
How does Rupameg 5mg Tablet work?
Rupameg 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is an anti allergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses.
Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet over-the-counter?
Yes, Rupameg 5mg Tablet may be available over-the-counter. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet an antibiotic?
No, Rupameg 5mg Tablet is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Rupameg 5mg Tablet is an anti allergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses.
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- Rupatadine. Petersfield, Hampshire: Aspire Pharma Ltd.; 2007 [revised 5 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 01 Aprl. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
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