Desloratadine

Desloratadine is used to treat seasonal and indoor allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives and itching. Among the symptoms that it helps relieve are sneezing; runny nose; and itchy, watery eyes. Some of the indoor allergens that the medication is effective against include house dust, cockroaches, and animals.

Desloratadine Medicine

What Is Desloratadine?

Desloratadine (Clarinex^®) is a prescription medication used to treat allergies and hives. It is part of a class of medicines called antihistamines. This drug is also available with a decongestant, under the brand name Clarinex-D^®.

Who Makes It?

Desloratadine is manufactured by Schering.

What Is Desloratadine Used For?

This medicine has been licensed for several uses, including:

Relief of seasonal allergy symptoms (hay fever)
Relief of allergy symptoms caused by indoor allergens, such as:

House dust (see House Dust Allergy)
Dust mites (see Dust Mite Allergy)
Cockroaches (see Cockroach Allergy)
Animals (see Pet Allergy)
Fungi or molds

Treatment of chronic (long-term) hives and itching (known medically as chronic urticaria).

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD

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