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Desloratadine
Latest prescription information about Desloratadine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Desloratadine
Pronunciation : DES-lor-A-ta-deen
Therapeutic Classification : Antihistamines And Decongestants
ICD Code : Y55.5
Trade Name(s): India- Alerdain Tab, Allerde Tab, Allergesic Tab, Biomon Tab, Dazit Tab, Delorta Tab, Delotid Tab, Desent Tab, Deslor Tab, Desloriv Tab, Desnova Tab, Des-Od Film-Coated Tab, Dexly Tab, Dilora Tab, D-Loratin Film-Coated Tab, D-Lordex Tab, Dyl Film-Coated Tab, Lorday Tab, Loreta Tab, Neoloridin Rapi-Tab, Neoloridin Tab, Nucope Tab, Otrivin-Alert Tab, Rodera Film-Coated Tab, Rodera Susp, Veromon Tab. International- Clarinex, Reditabs. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions in patients 2 years of age and older. It blocks histamine's action, which reduces allergy symptoms. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 5 mg once daily. Children 6 to 11 years of age: Syrup- The recommended dose is 1 teaspoonful (2.5 mg in 5 mL) once daily. Tablet- The recommended dose is one 2.5 mg tablet once daily. Children 12 months to 5 years of age: The recommended dose is 1/2 teaspoonful (1.25 mg in 2.5 mL) once daily. Children 6 to 11 months of age: The recommended dose is 2 mL (1.0 mg) once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Adult and Adolescents- Most Common- Inflammation of pharynx, dry mouth, muscle pain, drowsiness, painful menstrual periods and hives. Heart- Fast heart rate and palpitations. Miscellaneous- Headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, indigestion and elevated liver enzyme levels. Child- Most Common- Urinary tract infection and infectious diseases like chickenpox. Respiratory- Respiratory tract infection, nosebleed and runny nose. Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Miscellaneous- Rash, redness of skin, ear infection and sleeplessness. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container. |
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