Generic name: desloratadine [ DES-lor-A-ta-deen ]
Brand names: Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs, Aerius
Dosage forms: oral solution (2.5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (5 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (2.5 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is desloratadine?
Desloratadine is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, itching, and runny nose.
Desloratadine is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.
Desloratadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use desloratadine if you are allergic to desloratadine or to loratadine (Claritin).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take desloratadine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use th...
