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Description
Desloratadine (Clarinex) is an antihistamine.
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How to use
Desloratadine (Clarinex) tablet is to be taken by mouth, usually once a day with or without food.
Take exactly as directed by your health care professional.
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Side Effects
Severe Side effects to this medication are rare, but if you notice any of the symptoms listed below inform your health care professional.
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Dizziness
Dry/sore Mouth/Throat
Muscle aches
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Drug Interaction
Inform your health care professional if you are allergic to any medication in any form or to Ketoconazole ,Erythromycin.
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Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Missed Dose
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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Uses
Desloratadine (Clarinex) medicine is to treat symptoms of hay fever, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, & sneezing.
Desloratadine (Clarinex) may also be used to treat hives.
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Other Uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 2-25 degrees C / 36-77 degrees F.
Avoid excessive heat temperatures greater than 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F.
Do not freeze.
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Precaution
Before taking Desloratadine (Clarinex), inform your health care professional if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, phenylketonuria, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.