Desodin 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Desloratadine |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Relief of sneezing
- Relief of nasal discharge & itching
- Relief of congestion or stuffiness
- Relief of ocular itching
- Relief of tearing and redness in the eyes
- Relief of itching of palate
- Relief of coughing
Pharmacology
- Desloratadine as the major active metabolite of Loratadine
- Non-sedating
- Long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist
- Selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity
- Inhibition of histamine release from human mast cell
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric drops for children 6-11 months of age: 2 ml drops once daily
- Pediatric drops for children 1-2 years of age: 2.5 ml drops once daily
- Syrup for children 6-11 months of age: 2 ml once daily
- Syrup for children 1-5 years of age: 2.5 ml once daily
- Syrup for children 6-11 years of age: 5 ml once daily
- Syrup for adults & >12 years of age: 10 ml once daily
- Tablet for adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet daily
Interaction
- No clinically relevant drug interactions reported
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Desloratadine or its ingredients
- Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
Side Effects
- Less common side effects such as headache
- Less common side effects such as nausea
- Less common side effects such as fatigue
- Less common side effects such as dizziness
- Less common side effects such as pharyngitis
- Less common side effects such as dyspepsia
- Less common side effects such as myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Safe use during pregnancy not established
- Desloratadine passes into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Adult patients with liver or renal impairment: starting dose of one 5 mg tablet every other day is recommended
- Consideration in patients with medical or familial history of seizures
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended in use in children & adolescents
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse effects reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place
- Store below 30°C
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children