What is Desloratadine and what it is used for
Desloratadine Oral Solution is an anti-allergic drug that does not cause drowsiness. It helps to control allergic reactions and their symptoms.
Desloratadine oral solution relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergy, such as hay fever or home-made allergy).
These symptoms include sneezing, itching and discharge from the nose, itching of the palate, itching, redness or tingling of the eyes.
Desloratadine Herbal Oral Solution is also used to relieve the symptoms of urticaria (a skin condition caused by an allergy). These symptoms include pruritus and hives. Removing these symptoms lasts all day and helps you restore your normal daily activity and sleep.
2. Before you take Desloratadine
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to desloratadine, loratadine or any of the other ingredients of Desloratadine herd.
Desloratadine Oral Solution is intended for children aged 1 to 11 years, adolescents (over 12 years) and adults, including the elderly.
Take special care with Desloratadine Flock
If your kidney function is impaired.
If this applies to you or if you are not sure, please consult your doctor before taking Desloratadine.
Taking other medicines
There are no known interactions between Desloratadine Flock and other medicines.
Taking Desloratadine with food and drink
Desloratadine may be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, it is not recommended to take Desloratadine Flock.
Driving and using machines
The recommended dose of Desloratadine Flock is not expected to cause drowsiness or worsening of attention. However, although very rarely, some people have a feeling of drowsiness that may affect their ability to drive and operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Desloratadine Herbal Products
Desloratadine oral solution contains sorbitol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have a sugar intolerance, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Desloratadine
Children 1 to 5 years of age: 2.5 ml (half full 5-ml spoon) of the oral solution once daily;
Children 6 to 11 years: 5 ml (one measuring spoon of 5 ml) of the oral solution once a day;
Adults and adolescents (12 years of age): 10 ml (two scoops of 5 ml) of the oral solution once a day.
If the oral solution is supplied with an oral syringe, you can also use it to measure the amount of oral solution.
After taking the dose of oral solution, drink some water. You can use the medicine regardless of food intake.
With regard to the duration of the course of treatment, your doctor will determine the type of allergic rhinitis you suffer from and will then determine how long you should take Desloratadine Herbal Oral Solution.
If you suffer from intermittent allergic rhinitis (symptoms less than 4 days a week or less than 4 weeks), your doctor will recommend a treatment schedule consistent with the progress of your illness.
If you suffer from persistent allergic rhinitis (presence of symptoms for 4 or more days a week and for more than 4 weeks), your doctor may recommend longer treatment.
Different patients with urticaria may require a different duration of treatment, so you should follow your doctor's recommendations.
If you take more Deploratadine than you should
Take Desloratadine oral solution only as directed. No serious problems are expected in accidental overdosage. However, if you take a higher dose of Desloratadine herbal oral solution than you prescribed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take Desloratadine
If you forget to take your dose of Desloratadine in time, take it as soon as possible, then continue taking it according to your prescribed schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Desloratadine Oral Solution can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. In most children and adults, the side effects are practically the same as taking placebo in the form of a solution or tablet. However, in children less than 2 years of age than in placebo, more common side effects are diarrhea, fever and insomnia, while in adults - tiredness, dry mouth and headache.
During the post-marketing period of Desloratadine herds, very rare allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, hives and swelling) have been reported very rarely. For cases of palpitations, rapid heartbeat, abdominal pain, nausea (vomiting), vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, muscle pain, hallucinations, convulsions, anxiety with increased movements, liver inflammation and abnormalities In liver tests has also been reported very rarely.
As you report side effects, you can contribute to getting more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Desloratadine
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Shelf life after first opening: 2 months.
Do not use Desloratadine herd after the expiry date stated on the bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
If you notice a change in the appearance of the oral solution, tell your pharmacist.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of your unnecessary medicines. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Additional information
What Desloratadine Contains
The active substance is desloratadine 0.5 mg / ml.
The other ingredients of the oral solution are: sorbitol liquid (E420), non-crystallising, propylene glycol, sucralose E 955, hypromellose 2910, sodium nitrate, flavorings, citric acid monohydrate, disodium edetate and purified water.
What Desloratadine Flock Looks Like and What It Contains
Desloratadine Herbal Oral Solution is a clear, colorless solution without visible particles. Desloratadine Herbal Oral Solution is available in 50 ml, 50 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 120 ml, 150 ml, and 300 ml Type III dark glass with a plastic childproof plastic screw cap with a polyethylene inside screw cap or a child resistant plastic screw plug made of An outer polypropylene and an inner polyethylene layer. Each bottle is packed in a secondary carton. Bottles are packed in cardboard boxes. In all packages, a measuring spoon of 2.5 ml and 5 ml or a 5 ml oral syringe with a label of 0.5 ml each is provided.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.