Des2.5mg/5ml
Syrup
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Des may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Des may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing bab... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Des is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmfu... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Des does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Des should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Des may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Des should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Des may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Des belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching... View More
Uses of Des
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Des
- Sleepiness
How to use Des
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Des may be taken with or w... View More
How Des works
Des is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (h... View More
What if you forget to take Des?
If you miss a dose of Des, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regul... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Des to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Des at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Itching, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Allergic conditions, Runny nose, Hives, Skin rash, Common cold
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 5 mg once daily. Hepatic Impairment: Initially, 5 mg every other day.
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: 12 years or over : 5 mg once daily. Child 6-11 years : 2.5 mg once daily. Child 12 months-5 years : 1.25 mg (2.5 ml ... View More
Renal Dose
Initially, 5 mg every other day.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Desloratadine is a long-acting, tricyclic, non-sedating, selective peripheral histamine H1-receptor antagonist which inhibits the release of pro-inflamm... View More
Precaution
Severe renal or hepatic failure; children <6 mth, elderly, epilepsy, pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown/not recommended
Side Effect
>10% Headache (14%),Fever (12%),Irritability (12%),Diarrhea (15%),Upper respiratory infection (11%),Cough (11%) 1-10% Dizziness (4%),Somnolence (2%... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy The limited available data in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage; the... View More
Interaction
Potential increase in plasma concentrations w/ drugs affecting hepatic microsomal enzymes (e.g. azithromycin, cimetidine, erythromycin, fluoxetine, keto... View More
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