DESLORATADINE (Clarinex) is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. It is also used to treat hives. Desloratadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Desloratadine may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines.
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.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
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
How should I use 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.
What if I miss a dose?
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.
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, 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.
What side effects may I notice from using desloratadine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
fever
seizures
yellowing of skin or eyes
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
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.
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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