Destadin Tablet
Tablet
Prime Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Generic:
DesloratadineWeight:
5 mgbest Price:
৳ 2.50Generic
Desloratadine
Indications
Desloratadine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, nasal discharge & itching, congestion or stuffiness, as well as ocular itching, tearing and redness, itching of palate and coughing. Desloratadine is also indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria such as the relief of itching and the size & number of hives.
Pharmacology
Desloratadine, the major active metabolite of Loratadine, is a non-sedating; long acting tricyclic histamine antagonist with selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity. Desloratadine also inhibits histamine release from human mast cell.
Dosage Administration
Pediatric drops: Child 6-11 months of age: 2 ml drops once daily. Child 1-2 years of age: 2.5 ml drops once daily. Syrup: Child 6-11 months of age: 2 ml once daily. Child 1-5 years of age: 2.5 ml once daily. Child 6-11 years of age: 5 ml once daily. Adults & >12 years of age: 10 ml once daily. Tablet: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet daily
Contraindications
Desloratadine is contraindicated in patients having hypersensitivity to this medication or to any of its ingredients or Loratadine.
Side Effects
Less common side effects may include headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, pharyngitis, dyspepsia and myalgia.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Pregnancy Category C. The safe use of Desloratadine during pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, Desloratadine is not to be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated. Desloratadine passes into breast milk, therefore a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue Desloratadine taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Therapeutic
Recommended in the use in children & adolescents.
Storage Conditions
No clinically relevant adverse effects have been reported.
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