Name: Alerdain
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Alerdain is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions in patients 2 years of age and older. It blocks histamine's action, which reduces allergy symptoms.

Alerdain Tablet Ordain Health Care Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Desloratadine	₹ 37.10 5mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Alerdain (Desloratadine) from Ordain Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Desloratadine

Desloratadine(Clarinex) generic Alerdain is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions in patients 2 years of age and older. It blocks histamine's action, which reduces allergy symptoms.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Alerdain may be prescribed

Allergy

Pollen Allergy

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

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.

Side effects of Alerdain

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.

How to use Alerdain?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

When Should Alerdain not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Alerdain

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.

Other Precautions for Alerdain

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Alerdain

Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container.

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