Desloratadine (Oral) (Clarinex; Clarinex Reditabs) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Desloratadine (des-lor-AT-a-deen)

Treats or prevents hay fever symptoms and other types of allergies. This medicine is an antihistamine.

Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to desloratadine or to loratadine (Claritin®).

Tablet, Dissolving Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
If you are using the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. It should melt quickly. After the tablet has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Yellow skin or eyes

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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