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Desloratadine

Desloratadine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines, specifically the class known as H1-receptor antagonists. During an allergic reaction, the body produces a chemical called histamine, which causes allergy symptoms such as Hives, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, congestion, and itchy watery eyes.

Available form

Tablet

Dosage

5mg

Manufacturers

Apotex, Bayer, Pharmascience, Pharmel, Teva

Generic brand of

Desloratadine

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Available Form

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Warnings

Tablets: The usual recommended dose of desloratadine tablets for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 5 mg once daily. It may be taken with or without food.

Syrup: The usual recommended dose of desloratadine syrup for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 10 mL (5 mg) once daily. For children 6 to 11 years of age, the usual recommended dose is 5 mL (2.5 mg) once daily. For children 2 to 5 years of age, the usual recommended dose is 2.5 mL (1.25 mg) once daily. It may be taken with or without food. Children between 2 to 12 years of age should not take Aerius for longer than 14 days unless recommended by a doctor.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Aerius exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Aerius at room temperature, protect it from moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

There may be an interaction between desloratadine any of the following:

alcohol
Amiodarone
amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine)
antihistamines (e.g,. cetirizine, doxylamine, Diphenhydramine, Hydroxyzine, Loratadine)
antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
azelastine
barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital Phenobarbital)
benzodiazepines (e.g., Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam)
Betahistine
brimonidine
Buprenorphine
Buspirone
cannabis
Carvedilol
chloral hydrate
Cyclosporine
Dronedarone
efavirenz
hyaluronidase
Lapatinib
Minocycline
muscle relaxants (e.g., Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, orphenadrine)
narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone)
Pramipexole
quinidine
quinine
reserpine
rifampin
Ropinirole
Rotigotine
St. John's wort
seizure medications (e.g., Clobazam, , Levetiracetam, phenobarbital, Phenytoin, primidone, Topiramate, Valproic acid, zonisamide)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
sleeping medications (e.g., Zolpidem, Zopiclone)
sodium oxybate
Tapentadol
Tramadol
tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Trimipramine)
Verapamil

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

stop taking one of the medications,
change one of the medications to another,
change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Aerius. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

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