Desloratadine + Montelukast Benefits & Uses

Desloratadine + Montelukast is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Asthma
Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)

Desloratadine + Montelukast Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Desloratadine (5 mg), Montelukast (10 mg)/Tablt
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Desloratadine (5 mg), Montelukast (10 mg)/Tablt
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Desloratadine (5 mg), Montelukast (10 mg)/Tablt

Desloratadine + Montelukast Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Desloratadine + Montelukast is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Chest tightness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Joint pain
Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Erythema
Edema
Depression
Disorientation

Mild

Infection
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Pharyngitis
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Irritability
Rash
Headache
Skin Rash
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Desloratadine + Montelukast Related Warnings

Is the use of Desloratadine + Montelukast safe for pregnant women?

Desloratadine + Montelukast can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Desloratadine + Montelukast right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Desloratadine + Montelukast safe during breastfeeding?

Desloratadine + Montelukast can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Desloratadine + Montelukast on the Kidneys?

Desloratadine + Montelukast rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Desloratadine + Montelukast on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Desloratadine + Montelukast. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Desloratadine + Montelukast on the Heart?

Desloratadine + Montelukast has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Desloratadine + Montelukast with Other Drugs

Desloratadine + Montelukast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pirfenidone

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Rifampicin

Mild

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Desloratadine + Montelukast Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desloratadine + Montelukast unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Liver Disease
Allergy
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Desloratadine + Montelukast

Is this Desloratadine + Montelukast habit forming or addictive?

Desloratadine + Montelukast does not cause addiction.

Desloratadine + Montelukast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desloratadine + Montelukast

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Desloratadine + Montelukast, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Desloratadine + Montelukast

Taking alcohol with Desloratadine + Montelukast can be dangerous.