Momento 2.5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Desloratadine
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
  • Relief of sneezing
  • Relief of nasal discharge and itching
  • Relief of nasal congestion or stuffiness
  • Relief of ocular itching, tearing, and redness
  • Relief of itching of palate
  • Relief of coughing
  • Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • Relief of itching in chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • Reduction of the size and number of hives in chronic idiopathic urticaria

Pharmacology

  • Non-sedating
  • Long acting tricyclic histamine antagonist
  • Selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity
  • Inhibition of histamine release from human mast cell

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for child 6-11 months of age: 2 ml drops once daily
  • Dosage for child 1-2 years of age: 2.5 ml drops once daily
  • Dosage for child 6-11 months of age: 2 ml syrup once daily
  • Dosage for child 1-5 years of age: 2.5 ml syrup once daily
  • Dosage for child 6-11 years of age: 5 ml syrup once daily
  • Dosage for adults & >12 years of age: 10 ml syrup once daily
  • Dosage 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 Loratadine

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Pharyngitis
  • Dyspepsia
  • Myalgia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Safe use during pregnancy has not been established
  • Not to be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated
  • Passes into breast milk, decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue taking the drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • A starting dose of one 5 mg tablet every other day recommended in adult patients with liver or renal impairment
  • Consideration in patients with medical or familial history of seizures

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended for use in children & adolescents

Overdose Effects

  • No clinically relevant adverse effects reported

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children

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