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Generic: Desloratadine
Daily Dose:
Duration:
Alternatives (24)Cheaper & Alternative Brands (5 mg)
Same active generic (Desloratadine), same form (Tablet), exact same strength (5 mg)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Alertadin is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, nasal discharge & itching, congestion or stuffiness, as well as ocular itching, tearing and redness, itching of palate and coughing. Alertadin is also indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria such as the relief of itching and the size & number of hives.
Dosage & Administration
Pediatric drops:
Child 6-11 months of age
: 2 ml drops once daily.
Child 1-2 years of age
: 2.5 ml drops once daily.
Syrup:
Child 6-11 months of age
: 2 ml once daily.
Child 1-5 years of age
: 2.5 ml once daily.
Child 6-11 years of age
: 5 ml once daily.
Adults & >12 years of age
: 10 ml once daily.
Tablet:
Adults and children 12 years of age and over
: 1 tablet daily
Contraindications
Desloratadine is contraindicated in patients having hypersensitivity to this medication or to any of its ingredients or Loratadine.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Less common side effects may include headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, pharyngitis, dyspepsia and myalgia.
Warnings & Precautions
In adult patients with liver or renal impairment: A starting dose of one 5 mg tablet every other day is recommended based on pharmacokinetic data. If the patient has medical or familial history of seizures.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Desloratadine, the major active metabolite of Loratadine, is a non-sedating; long acting tricyclic histamine antagonist with selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity. Desloratadine also inhibits histamine release from human mast cell.