Desatrol ODT 2.5 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 90.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Desloratadine |
| Company | Navana 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, nasal discharge, itching, and congestion
- Relief of ocular itching, tearing, and redness
- Relief of itching of palate and coughing
- Relief of itching and the size and number of hives
Pharmacology
- Desloratadine as the major active metabolite of Loratadine
- Non-sedating and long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist
- Selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity
- Inhibits histamine release from human mast cell
Dosage & Administration
- Pediatric drops for children 6-11 months of age
- Pediatric drops for children 1-2 years of age
- Syrup for children 6-11 months of age
- Syrup for children 1-5 years of age
- Syrup for children 6-11 years of age
- Syrup for adults and >12 years of age
- Tablet for adults and children 12 years of age and over
Interaction
- No clinically relevant drug interactions reported
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to medication or its ingredients
- Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
Side Effects
- Less common side effects including headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, pharyngitis, dyspepsia, and myalgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Safe use not established during pregnancy
- Passes into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- A starting dose of one 5 mg tablet every other day for adult patients with liver or renal impairment
- Recommended in the use in children & adolescents
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse effects reported
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children