Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Desloratadine
Serious Warnings and Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
What is Desloratadine used for?
Desloratadine provides:
- fast 24 hour effective relief from seasonal allergies (trees, grass, pollen and ragweed) and year round allergies (dust mites, animal dander and moulds) resulting in symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffiness; itchy palate; itchy ears; itchy throat; allergic cough; as well as swollen, itchy, burning, watery and red eyes.
- fast and effective relief of allergic skin conditions, such as skin itch and hives.
How does Desloratadine work?
Desloratadine is a product proven to work in multiple ways. Its’ anti-allergic action and anti- inflammatory properties provide a multi defence against allergy symptoms. Desloratadine is a long- acting antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine.
Desloratadine has anti-inflammatory properties that also help by reducing swelling and related symptoms such as nasal congestion, redness and hives.
Most people will feel relief of allergy symptoms within 75 minutes of taking Desloratadine.
Symptom relief will be maintained for 24 hours.
Desloratadine does not cause drowsiness.
Desloratadine can be used by people with mild to moderate asthma.
What are the ingredients in Desloratadine?
Medicinal ingredients: Desloratadine 5 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, FD&C Blue No. 2, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, zinc stearate.
Desloratadine comes in the following dosage forms:
Tablets: 5 mg
Do not use Desloratadine if:
you are
- allergic to desloratadine or to any of the other product ingredients
pregnant or nursing
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Desloratadine. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have liver or kidney disease
- plan to become pregnant
- have medical or family history of seizures
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with Desloratadine:
- Desloratadine may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Desloratadine works.
- If you are taking any medication, it is important to ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Desloratadine.
How to take Desloratadine:
Usual dose:
Adults and children (12 years of age and older): Swallow one tablet with water, once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much Desloratadine, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
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Missed Dose:
If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than one dose in 24 hours.
What are possible side effects from using Desloratadine?
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking Desloratadine. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
Side effects that may occur include, dry mouth, fatigue, increased appetite and headache.
At the recommended dose, this medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Drowsiness has been reported very rarely. Although most people do not experience drowsiness, it is recommended not to engage in activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving a car or operating machinery until you have established your own response to the medicinal product.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
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| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| VERY RARE | |||
Allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat and difficulty in breathing) | √ | ||
Fast heart rate or heart palpitations | √ | ||
Restlessness with increased body movement | √ | ||
| Seizures | √ | ||
Liver dysfunction - i.e., inflammation of the liver (appearance of jaundice - yellowing of the skin) | √ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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Storage:
Store between 15-30⁰C. Protect tablets from excessive moisture. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about Desloratadine:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug- products/drug-product-database.html; the manufacturer’s website (www.jamppharma.com) or by calling at 1-866-399-9091.
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 5H3, Canada