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Drug Rupafin 10mg is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and cases of urticaria. Medicines can be used even without a doctor's prescription, so you can find them in all pharmacies nationwide.
1. What is Rupafin?
Rupafin 10mg drug belongs to the group of antihistamines and antiallergic drugs, with the main ingredient being Rupatadine, This is a second generation antihistamine with long-acting selective antagonistic activity. The drug is prepared in the form of round tablets containing 10mg of Rupatadine, used for people 12 years of age and older. Packaging of the drug includes a box of 1 blister, each blister of 10 tablets.
2. Uses of Rupafin 10mg
The drug is commonly used for urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older. In addition, medications can be used to treat allergic rhinitis.
Rupatadine has a prolonged effect of selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist activity. In addition, some of their metabolites are still antihistamines. From there, they can support the full effect of the drug.
3. Dosage and usage of Rupafin 10mg
Rupafin 10mg is used orally, should take the whole tablet, do not chew before taking. Below is the specific dosage of Rupafin 10mg for each subject:
For children over 12 years old and adults: Patients should use 10 mg of the drug, corresponding to 1 tablet, taken once a day. For the elderly: Caution should be exercised when using the drug for this group of subjects. For children: Doctors do not recommend using this medicine for children under 12 years of age. Children from 6 to 11 years old should only use the drug in the form of an oral solution with an amount of 1 mg / ml. For patients with hepatic and renal impairment: There are no clinical studies for the use of the drug in patients with hepatic and renal impairment. However, to ensure the user should not only use the drug for patients. Dosage may vary depending on the patient's condition and disease progression. To get the correct dose for your medical condition, you should consult a specialist or specialist for more advice.
4. What should you do in case of an overdose?
Rarely overdose with Rupafin 10mg. According to a study on the safety of the drug, when giving patients a dose of 100mg / day continuously for 6 days, the patient's body is still well tolerated. Only a few side effects were observed, the most typical being drowsiness.
In case you exceed the prescribed dose, it is necessary to use supportive measures and treat symptoms.
5. What to do if you miss a dose?
When you miss a dose you need to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your medicine as usual. You should not double the amount of medicine to make up for the lost dose. This can lead to overdose problems.
6. Unwanted side effects during taking Rupafin 10mg
Like other drugs, besides the effects that the drug brings, there are still side effects that can occur in some subjects.
In a clinical study of Rupafin 10mg for 1 year, conducted on 2025 patients showed that the most common symptoms were somnolence, headache, fatigue. Most side effects are mild to moderate in severity and do not require discontinuation of the drug. The frequency of occurrence of side effects during specific testing is as follows:
Uncommon: Rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased appetite, loss of concentration, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, mouth pain - pharyngitis, rash, back pain, muscle pain, arthritis,... Common: Dizziness, headache, dry mouth, fatigue, weakness, irritability, .. Patients need to stop using medication immediately if one of the above side effects is observed in the body, and at the same time take the patient to a medical center for timely resolution.
7. Note when using Rupafin 10mg
The doctor should not prescribe the drug for patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. Do not use Rupafin 10mg with grapefruit juice, because this may cause drug interactions affecting the health of the user. Caution should be exercised in patients with prolonged QT interval, uncorrected hypokalemia, cardiac arrhythmias, and patients with myocardial infarction. The drug is not indicated for subjects with galactose intolerance (hereditary), lactase enzyme deficiency, glucose-galactose intolerance because the tablet contains lactose monohydrate. For pregnant or lactating women, it is recommended to limit use, unless directed by a doctor.
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