Desloratadine tablets

Desloratadine

5 mg coated tablets and 2.5 mg syrup in 5 ml

This medicine has been prescribed for your current condition, so do not use it in similar cases or recommend its use to others.

General instructions:

Before taking this medicine, consult your doctor in the following cases:

If you are allergic to this medicine or loratadine or any other substance such as food, preservatives, dyes, etc.

If you have a history of any disease.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are taking any medication.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

Desloratadine should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a specialist.

Warnings:

Desloratadine interacts with many drugs, so inform your doctor if you are taking any medications, supplements, or herbal remedies.

Desloratadine may interact with ketoconazole, erythromycin, azithromycin, other antihistamines, fluoxetine, and cimetidine.

Desloratadine should be used with caution in people with a history of liver or kidney disease and seizures.

In people with glaucoma, the use of desloratadine can worsen the condition.

Due to the secretion of the drug in milk and the possibility of complications in infants, the use of the drug during this period is not recommended.

Dosage:

The dosage of the drug is determined by the attending physician for each patient. However, the usual dosage of the drug is as follows.

For allergies, runny nose, and itching:

Adults (over 12 years): 5 mg once a day.

Children:

6 to 12 months: 1 mg once a day

1 to 5 years: 1.25 mg once a day,

6 to 12 years: 2.5 mg once a day.

Note: The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in infants under 6 months of age.

How to take the medication:

The medication can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

Swallow the medication whole and avoid chewing or crushing the medication.

If you take more than the prescribed amount, consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and do not double the dose.

Avoid stopping the medication suddenly.

This medication does not cause drowsiness at therapeutic doses, but if you take higher doses, avoid driving or doing tasks that require great care.

Side effects:

In addition to its beneficial effects, any medication may have some unwanted side effects. Tell your doctor if any of the following side effects occur.

Important side effects that require doctor’s notice if they occur:

Severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, tongue, lips, difficulty breathing, itching, and skin rashes.

Less common side effects:

Fatigue, dry mouth, headache, increased sensitivity to sunlight, increased heart rate, weight gain, increased appetite.

Rare side effects:

Seizures, hallucinations, muscle pain, confusion, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, arrhythmia, digestive problems, insomnia, and seizures.

Storage conditions:

Store the medicine at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, away from light and moisture.

Avoid using expired medicine.

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

Dosage Forms and Packaging:

This drug is produced and supplied by Afa Chemie Pharmaceutical Company in the form of coated tablets containing 5 mg of desloratadine in boxes of 30 and syrup containing 2.5 mg in 5 ml of desloratadine in 120 ml bottles.

Rare side effects:
Seizures, hallucinations, muscle pain, confusion, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, arrhythmia, digestive problems, insomnia and seizures.
Storage conditions:
Store the drug at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, away from light and moisture.
Avoid using expired medication.
Keep the drug out of the reach of children.
Dosage forms and packaging:
This drug is produced and supplied in the form of coated tablets containing 5 mg of desloratadine in boxes of 30 and syrup of 2.5 mg in 5 ml of desloratadine in 120 ml bottles by Afa Chemi Pharmaceutical Company.
Tehran, 5th km of Karaj Old Road, Sanayi Melayi Street, 17th Shahrivar Street, End of Noord Street, Tel. 64059
Ref: USPDI 2007 & BNF 76