Desloratadine Medicine

• Desloratadine

This eMedTV page describes desloratadine, a prescription medication that treats seasonal and indoor allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives and itching. This page also explains how the drug works, dosing information, and overdose symptoms.

• What Is Desloratadine Used For?

What is desloratadine used for? This eMedTV page describes how the drug is used to treat symptoms of hay fever -- like sneezing; runny nose; and itchy, watery eyes -- as well as symptoms caused by indoor allergens, like pets, fungi, and molds.

• Side Effects of Desloratadine

Common desloratadine side effects can include dry mouth, excessive tiredness, and nausea. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists common and rare side effects of desloratadine, along with statistics on how often they occurred in previous research studies.

• Dosing With Desloratadine

For adults and children 12 years and over, the recommended desloratadine dosage is 5 mg once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, dosing with desloratadine depends on your age, the condition being treated, and any other drugs you're currently taking.

• Drug Interactions With Desloratadine

Desloratadine can interact with drugs like erythromycin and ketoconazole to raise the amount in your body. This eMedTV resource stresses the need to talk with your doctor about drug interactions with desloratadine that may apply to you.

• Precautions and Warnings With Desloratadine

As this eMedTV page explains, things to tell your doctor before taking desloratadine include whether you're nursing or have kidney or liver disease. Other precautions and warnings with desloratadine include side effects and potential risk to a fetus.

• Generic Desloratadine

There will not be a generic desloratadine until after Clarinex's patent expires in 2020. This eMedTV resource cautions against using any drug advertised as a generic form of desloratadine. These phony drugs are substandard and potentially dangerous.