As stated above, Desloratadine is an antihistamine; this means it works to reduce the effect of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose; Desloratadine blocks this histamine from having any effect and thereby helps treat the symptoms of the allergy. If you need any additional information about Desloratadine, just continue reading the FAQs that follow.
DOSAGES
You can buy generic Clarinex tablets in 5mg strength. Syrup is available containing 0.5mg/1mL Desloratadine in a 16-ounce glass bottle and a 4-ounce glass bottle. Reditabs are also available in 2.5mg and 5mg dosage strengths.
Clarinex should never be taken without proper medical guidance and full understanding of the patient information. Desloratadine is known to cause drowsiness and sedation, so patients should try to avoid driving or using machinery while under treatment. This medication is contraindicated in those patients who have a known hypersensitivity to it or any of its ingredients or for the patients with kidney or liver disease. Clarinex is also not indicated during pregnancy as it might affect the foetus; it is also known to pass into breast milk, which might harm the nursing infant.
Clarinex side effects, which are also shared by its generic versions, include severe allergic reactions such as hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. There might also be other Clarinex side effects such as dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, headache, uneven heartbeat, fever, convulsions, or jaundice. While mostly mild, if any of these symptoms look dangerous, you should consult your doctor immediately. It might be the result of an overdose or you might be because your physiology does not match some ingredient of Clarinex. In such an event, you might need to shift treatment to alternatives of this drug.
