Rupameg 5mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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.

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General Information

Contains

Rupatadine (5mg)

Marketer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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 conditions

Benefits of Rupameg Tablet

Allergic conditions
Rupameg 5mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Rupameg 5mg Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

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

Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Dizziness
Headache
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.

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.

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rupameg 5mg Tablet

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Rupameg 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Rupameg 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Rupameg 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Rupameg 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Rupameg 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

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

Moderate

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Do not take Rupatadine with Azithromycin.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Injection Route)

Do not take Rupatadine with Azithromycin.

Moderate

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Rupatadine with Clarithromycin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as headache, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, tiredness, nausea or abdominal pain and consult your doctor if you experience them. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Rupatadine.

Moderate

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzo- cyclohepta- pyridines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

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Marketer details

Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Rupameg Tablet

Benefits of Rupameg Tablet

Side effects of Rupameg Tablet

How to use Rupameg Tablet

How Rupameg Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Injection Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet a steroid?

How does Rupameg 5mg Tablet work?

Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet over-the-counter?

Is Rupameg 5mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

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