Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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CLARINEX |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering Corporation |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Desloratadine 5mg; tabs. |
| Also |
• CLARINEX REDITABS
• CLARINEX SYRUP
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| Indications |
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis (for patients ≥2 years old). Perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria (for patients ≥6 months old). |
| Children |
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Use other forms. |
| Adults |
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5mg once daily. Renal or hepatic impairment: initially 5mg every other day. |
| Precautions |
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Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Pharyngitis, dry mouth or throat, somnolence, headache, fatigue, myalgia, nausea, dizziness. Children: fever, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, irritability, coughing. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100, 500
RediTabs—30
Syrup—4oz, 16oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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