Generic Name - Desloratadine
Category - Antihistamine medication
Indications
Allergies
Generic Clarinex is indicated for the relief of hay fever and allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Clarinex is also used to treat hives. Desloratadine works by blocking histamines, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Generic for Clarinex Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Clarinex is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are no known interactions between desloratadine and other medication. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins, minerals and herbal products during the treatment with Generic Clarinex.
Generic for Clarinex Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCalrinex
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Calrinex for Allergies is one 5 mg tablet once daily .
Generic for Clarinex Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Calrinex side Effects include an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) and irregular or fast heartbeats.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Calrinex.
Generic for Clarinex and Pregnancy
Generic Clarinex have not been studied in pregnant women. Desloratadine should be taken during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the mother or the fetus.
Generic for Clarinex and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Clarinex passes into breastmilk. If you are nursing infants, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Clarinex and Pediatric
Children are more sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. Serious side effects, such as convulsions are more likely to occur in younger patients and would be of greater risk to infants than to older children or adults.
Generic for Clarinex and Geriatric
Elderly patients are usually more sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. Confusion, difficult or painful urination, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling faint or dryness of mouth, nose or throat are more likely to occur in elderly patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Clarinex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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