Alergoliber 10 mg

The use of rupatadine is indicated in adult and adolescent patients (> 12 years of age) suffering from intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. In the treatment of these diseases, rupatadine is at least as effective as ebastine, cetirizine, loratadine and desloratadine.

Trade Name: Alergoliber 10 mg

Composition: Active ingredient:

Rupatadine 10 mg

Properties: Rupatadine possesses anti-allergic properties such as the inhibition of the degranulation of mast cells induced by immunological and non-immunological stimuli, and inhibition of the release of cytokines, particularly of the tumor necrosis factors (TNF) in human mast cells and monocytes.

Indications: The use of rupatadine is indicated in adult and adolescent patients (> 12 years of age) suffering from intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. In the treatment of these diseases, rupatadine is at least as effective as ebastine, cetirizine, loratadine and desloratadine.

Directions for use: Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Rupatadine is for adolescents (from 12 years and older) and adults. The usual dose is one tablet (10mg of rupatadine) once daily with or without food. Swallow the tablet with a sufficient quantity of liquid (e.g. one glass of water).

Your doctor will tell you how long your treatment with Rupatadine will last.

Side effects: Common:

Sleepiness, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sensation of weakness and fatigue

Uncommon:

Increased appetite, irritability, difficulty concentrating, nosebleed, nasal dryness, sore throat, cough, dry throat, rhinitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, rash, back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, thirst, general discomfort, fever, abnormal liver function test and increased weight

Rare:

Palpitations, increased heart rate , and allergic reactions (itching, hives and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat)

Contraindications: Do not take rupatadine

If you are allergic to rupatadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking rupatadine if you suffer from kidney or liver insufficiency, ask your doctor for advice. The use of Rupatadine 10 mg

tablets is at present not recommended in patients with impaired kidney or liver functions.

If you have low blood levels of potassium and/or if you have a certain abnormal pattern to your heartbeat (known prolongation of the QT interval on

the ECG) which can occur in some forms of heart disease, ask your doctor for advice.

If you are older than 65, ask your doctor or your pharmacist.

Children

This medicine is not for use in children under 12 years of age.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place out of reach of children.

Package: Carton box holds two strips of 10 film coated tablets each, and paper instructions.