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Desloratadine Odt Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Desloratadine 2.5mg, 5mg; orally-disintegrating tabs; tutti-frutti flavor; contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—100; Syrup—4oz, 16oz; ODT—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Tabs (YES); syrup (NO)
Desloratadine Odt Indications
Indications
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (for patients ≥2yrs old). Perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria (for patients ≥6 months old).
Desloratadine Odt Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Dissolve on tongue; swallow with or without water. <6yrs: use other forms. 6–11yrs: 2.5mg once daily. ≥12yrs: 5mg once daily. Renal or hepatic impairment: initially 5mg every other day.
Desloratadine Odt Contraindications
Not Applicable
Desloratadine Odt Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Desloratadine Odt Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
ODT: Phenylketonurics. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Desloratadine Odt Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Desloratadine Odt Interactions
Desloratadine Odt Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Pharyngitis, dry mouth or throat, myalgia, fatigue, somnolence, dysmenorrhea, headache, nausea, dizziness. Children: fever, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, irritability, coughing.
Desloratadine Odt Clinical Trials
See Literature
Desloratadine Odt Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Clarinex ODT.
Desloratadine Odt Patient Counseling
See Literature
