Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Desloratadine Allergy Control (Dominion Pharmacal)
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL
- fast 24 hour 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 and allergic cough, as well as itchy watery red eyes.
- the fast relief of allergic skin conditions, such as skin itch and hives.
What it does:
Desloratadine is a product proven to work in multiple ways. Its anti-allergic action and anti-inflammatory properties provide a multi defense against allergy symptoms. DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL is a long-acting antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine.
It 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 ALLERGY CONTROL.
Symptom relief will be maintained for 24 hours.
DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL does not cause drowsiness.
DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL can be used by people with mild to moderate asthma.
When it should not be used:
Desloratadine tablets should not be used:
- if you are allergic to desloratadine or to any of the other product ingredients (see “What the non medicinal ingredients are”)
if you are pregnant or nursing
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Desloratadine
What the non-medicinal ingredients are:
FD & C Blue No.2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium oxide, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide, zinc stearate
What dosage forms it comes in:
Tablet: 5 mg.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious Warnings and Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
BEFORE you use DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- severe liver disease
- severe kidney disease
- any allergies to this drug or its ingredients or components of the container
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
None of the drugs tested have been found to interact with desloratadine.
If you are taking any medication, it is important to ask your physician or pharmacist before taking DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual dose:
Adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older): Swallow one tablet with water, once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Overdose:
| In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
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.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Along with its desired effects, desloratadine tablets may cause undesirable effects.
Side effects that may occur include, dry mouth, fatigue and headache.
| SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist | Stop taking drug and seek immediate emergency medical attention | ||
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
| Rare | Allergic reaction (rash, difficulty in breathing) | √ | ||
| Very Rare | Fast heart rate or heart palpitations | √ | ||
| Restlessness with increased body movement | √ | |||
| Seizures | √ | |||
| Liver dysfunctions – i.e. inflammation of the liver (appearance of jaundice – yellowing of the skin) | √ | |||
| Children - Uncommon | Urinary tract infection | √ | ||
| Fever, headache, viral infection, varicella (chicken pox), and rash | √ | |||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking DESLORATADINE ALLERGY CONTROL, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Store between 15°C and 30°C.
Protect from excessive moisture.
Blisters are to be stored in box.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following 3 ways:
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffect™ Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect. NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
MORE INFORMATION
This document, plus the full product monograph prepared for health professionals, can be found by contacting DOMINION PHARMACAL., at 1-888-550-6060.
DOMINION PHARMACAL.
Montreal, Canada
H4P 2T4