Generic Name and Formulations:
Desloratadine 0.5mg/mL; bubble-gum flavor.
Company:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (for patients ≥2 years old). Perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria (for patients ≥6 months old).
<6months: not recommended. 6months–11months: 1mg (2mL). 1–5years: 1.25mg (2.5mL). 6–11years: 2.5mg (5mL). ≥12years: 5mg (10mL). All: once daily.
Antihistamine.
Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pharyngitis, dry mouth or throat, somnolence, headache, fatigue, myalgia, nausea, dizziness. Children: fever, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, irritability, coughing.
Tabs—100, 500; RediTabs—30; Syrup—4oz, 16oz