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Informations
about Desloratadine |
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What
are Desloratadine capsules or tablets? |
DESLORATADINE
(Clarinex®)
is an antihistamine. It relieves the symptoms of hay
fever (sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes),
and may help treat hives and associated itching of
the skin. Generic Clarinex tablets are not yet available. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Desloratadine? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•asthma
•kidney disease
•liver disease or hepatitis
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Desloratadine,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Desloratadine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with
a drink of water. Do not chew the tablets. Desloratadine
is taken once daily. This drug may be taken at any
time during the day, with or without food. Do not
take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you can, then
go back to your regular dosing schedule the next day.
Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Desloratadine? |
•erythromycin
•ketoconazole
In addition, the following medicines can make you
feel drowsy:
•alcohol
•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or
treating seizures (convulsions)
•medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems
(buy Rozerem),
such as alprazolam, diazepam or temazepam
•medicines for hay fever and other allergies
•medicines for mental depression
•medicines for mental problems and psychotic
disturbances
•medicines for pain
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping
or starting any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Desloratadine?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible.
Severe side effects to Desloratadine are rare.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•dizziness
•drowsiness or tiredness
•dry mouth
•muscle aches
•sore or dry throat |
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What
should I watch for while taking Desloratadine? |
Visit
your prescriber or health care professional for checks
on your progress. Tell your prescriber or health care
professional if your symptoms do not improve within
several days.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs
mental alertness until you know how Desloratadine
affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting
spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially
if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase
dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking
hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children.
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. Throw
away any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
links about Desloratadine - |
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from Wikipedia.org |
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from MedlinePlus |
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from MedicineNet.com |
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from Patient.co.uk |
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from eMedicineHealth.com |
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