Detora

by Fynk

Active ingredient: Desloratadine

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About Desloratadine

Antihistamine, Systemic

Uses

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria.

How to take it

Adults: 5 mg once daily. Children: 1-6 yr, 1.25 mg once daily; 6-12 yr, 2.5 mg once daily; 12-18 yr, 5 mg once daily.

Side effects

Headache, fatigue, dry mouth. Diarrhoea, fever and insomnia in children <2 years.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to loratadine. Precautions: Severe renal impairment. History of seizures.

Advice

Take with or without meals. Contact prescriber if there is difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, muscle-aches, skin rash, itching, constant flu-like symptoms, muscle ache, swelling of lips/tongue/face/throat. Do not take other depressants, sleep-inducing medications, alcohol without consulting prescriber.

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Interactions with Desloratadine

Alcohol.

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