What is Deselex medicine used for?

DESELEX® Tablet are indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis. DESELEX® Tablet are also indicated for the short-term relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Does Deselex make you sleepy?

Desloratadine does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses. However, do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

How often can you give Deselex?

5 ml (2.5 mg) DESELEX® Syrup once a day, with or without a meal. Adults and adolescents (12 years of age and over): 10 ml (5 mg) DESELEX® Syrup once a day, with or without a meal.

What do you take desloratadine for?

Desloratadine is used in adults and children to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. It is also used to relieve symptoms of urticaria (hives; red, itchy raised areas of the skin), including itching and rash.

Is Deselex a decongestant?

The nonsedating antihistamine desloratadine is effective in alleviating the symptoms of both seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. It may also have some decongestant properties, and thus help to alleviate nasal congestion.

What rhinitis means?

Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs that causes nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Most types of rhinitis are caused by an inflammation and are associated with symptoms in the eyes, ears, or throat.

When should I take desloratadine?

You can take desloratadine before or after meals. Some people find it helps to swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, skip the missed dose.

Is desloratadine a steroid?

Is Desloratadine a steroid? No, Desloratadine is not a steroid. It’s an antihistamine. Sometimes steroids are also used to treat allergic symptoms.

What antibiotics treat rhinitis?

Strength of Recommendations. Amoxicillin for 10 to 14 days is a reasonable first-line agent. In patients with mild disease who have beta-lactam hypersensitivity, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) or doxycycline (Vibramycin) are reasonable, cost-effective, first-line options.

What is deselex used for?

Deselex is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Deselex is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose.

What should I know before taking deselex disintegrating tablets?

Deselex disintegrating tablets (Clarinex Deselex) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of Deselex if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor. What other drugs will affect Deselex?

Is deselex safe for pregnant or breast-feeding women?

It is not known whether Deselex is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Deselex can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Does deselex have phenylalanine in it?

Deselex disintegrating tablets (Clarinex Deselex) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of Deselex if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.