Momento 2.5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Desloratadine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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