Desloratadine
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Desloratadine 5mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Desloratadine Prescription Drug Information
Desloratadine (By mouth)
Desloratadine (des-lor-A-ta-deen)
Treats or prevents hives, allergy symptoms, and hay fever symptoms. Desloratadine is an antihistamine.
Brand Name(s):Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs
There may be other brand names for Desloratadine.
When Desloratadine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Desloratadine if you have had an allergic reaction to desloratadine or to loratadine (Claritin®).
How to Use Desloratadine:
Tablet, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Desloratadine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take Desloratadine with or without food.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- If you are using the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. It should melt quickly. After the tablet has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.
If a dose of Desloratadine is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Desloratadine:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Desloratadine:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- There may be medicines that could interact with desloratadine. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
Warnings While Using Desloratadine:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, and about any other medical problems you may have.
- Some forms of Desloratadine may contain phenylalanine (aspartame). Read the label before using Desloratadine. This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using Desloratadine.
Possible Side Effects While Using Desloratadine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Fast or irregular (uneven) heartbeat.
- Pain when urinating, or trouble urinating.
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Desloratadine, talk with your doctor:
- Fever, cough, sore throat, or headache.
- Drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, or other mood changes.
- Dry mouth or throat.
- Nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach.
- Mild skin rash.
- Muscle aches.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Desloratadine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
