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Clarinex® (Desloratadine) patient handout

• Clarinex (Desloratadine) is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial); chronic idiopathic urticaria.

• Clarinex blocks peripheral effects of histamine released during allergic reactions.
• Therapeutic effects of Clarinex : decreased symptoms of allergic reactions (nasal stuffiness, red swollen eyes).Decreased pruritus, reduction in number and size of hives in chronic idiopathic urticaria.

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : well absorbed; absorption for orally-disintegrating tablets and oral tablets is identical.
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : enters breast milk.
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : extensively metabolized to 3-hydroxydesloratadine, an active metabolite; small percentage of persons may be slow metabolizers.
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 27 hours

• Clarinex is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity, lactation.
• Use Clarinex cautiously in : persons with hepatic or renal impairment (decrease dose to 5 mg every other day); dosing for the elderly should consider reduced hepatic, renal or cardiac function, concomitant diseases, other drug therapy and increase risk of adverse reactions.Also the safety of Clarinex for children under 6 months has not been established yet.

• Clarinex (Desloratadine) adverse reactions and side effects can be : drowsiness (rare), pharyngitis, dry mouth, allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

• Oral administration (adults and children above 12 years) : 5 mg of Clarinex once daily.

• Oral administration (adults and children above 12 years) : 5 mg every other day.
• Oral administration (children 6-11 years) : 2,5 mg once daily.
• Oral administration (children 12 months - 5 years) : 1,25 mg of Clarinex once daily.
• Oral administration (children 6-12 months) : 1 mg once daily.

• Oral administration : Clarinex may be administered without regard to meals.
• Clarinex Syrup : use calibrated measuring device to ensure accurate dose of syrup for children.
• For rapidly disintegrating tablets (Clarinex Reditabs) : place on tongue.Tablet disintegrates rapidly and may be taken with or without water.Administer immediately after opening the blister.

• Take Clarinex (Desloratadine) as directed.Do not increase dose or frequency; does not increase effectiveness and may increase side effects.
• Clarinex may rarely cause drowsiness.Avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.
• Avoid taking alcohol or other central nervous system depressants concurrently with this drug.
• Good oral hygiene, frequent rinsing of mouth with water and sugarless gum or candy may minimize dry mouth.You should notify dentist if dry mouth persists more than 2 weeks.
• Clarinex may cause photosensitivity; use sunscreen or stay out of the sun to prevent burns.