Clarinex (generic: Desloratadine)

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Clarinex^®
(generic name: Desloratadine)

Clarinex is the brand name of a drug Desloratadine.
Desloratadine (Generic Clarinex) is an antihistamine. It is indicated for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Since it is a prescription drug, you can not buy desloratadine over-the-counter, except in a few European countries. However, there is a similar OTC drug with a brand name Claritin (Loratadine).

What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this tablets.

What happens if I overdose?
Desloratadine 5mg daily doses for 10 days is the most prescribed treatment. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a desloratadine overdose are not well known but may include drowsiness.

What are the possible side effects?
If you experience any of the following rare but serious side effects, stop taking desloratadine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• an irregular heartbeat.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take loratadine and talk to your doctor if you experience:

• drowsiness or dizziness;

• nausea;

• dry mouth or throat;

• muscle aches.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Where to buy Clarinex (Desloratadine)?
Clarinex is a prescription drug, and as such it can't be sold over the counter. It contains ingredients useful to illegal lab. However, there are other generic medications that work as good as Clarinex. One of them is Claritin (Loratadine), which is available through Amazon.