Desloratadine Information

Desloratadine is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy. Desloratadine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Desloratadine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Desloratadine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Desloratadine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Desloratadine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Desloratadine related warnings talks about Desloratadine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Desloratadine have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Desloratadine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Desloratadine is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Desloratadine Benefits & Uses
Desloratadine Dosage & How to Take
Desloratadine Side Effects
Desloratadine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Desloratadine with Other Drugs
Desloratadine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Desloratadine
Desloratadine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Desloratadine Benefits & Uses

Desloratadine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Urticaria Pigmentosa

Desloratadine 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
Adult	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dose for children 6 to 11 years old

Desloratadine Related Warnings

Is the use of Desloratadine safe for pregnant women?

Desloratadine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Desloratadine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Desloratadine safe during breastfeeding?

Desloratadine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Desloratadine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Desloratadine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Desloratadine on the Liver?

Desloratadine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Desloratadine on the Heart?

Using Desloratadine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Desloratadine with Other Drugs

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

Mild

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Desloratadine Contraindications

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

Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Desloratadine

Is this Desloratadine habit forming or addictive?

Desloratadine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Desloratadine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Desloratadine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Desloratadine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Desloratadine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desloratadine

It is safe to take Desloratadine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Desloratadine

Consumption of alcohol and Desloratadine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe