{"id":7389,"date":"2021-02-22T06:23:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T06:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7389"},"modified":"2021-05-26T08:18:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T08:18:13","slug":"desloratadine-glenmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/desloratadine-glenmark\/","title":{"rendered":"Desloratadine Glenmark &#8211; Desloratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 5 mg\u00a0tablets\u00a0<br>desloratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Desloratadine Glenmark is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Desloratadine Glenmark is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark contains desloratadine which is an&nbsp;antihistamine&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Desloratadine Glenmark works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark is an antiallergic medicine that does not make you drowsy.&nbsp;It helps keep your allergic reactions and their symptoms under control.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to use Desloratadine Glenmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark relieves the symptoms of <strong>allergic&nbsp;rhinitis<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal mucosa caused by&nbsp;allergies, such as hay fever or&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;to dust mites) in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.&nbsp;These symptoms include sneezing, runny or itchy nose, palate itching, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark is also used to relieve the symptoms of <strong>urticaria<\/strong>&nbsp;(a skin condition caused by&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;).&nbsp;These symptoms include&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and&nbsp;hives.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relieving these symptoms lasts all day and helps you maintain normal daily activities and normal sleep.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to desloratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to&nbsp;loratadine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Desloratadine Glenmark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function<\/li><li>if you or someone in your family has had seizures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no known&nbsp;interaction&nbsp;between Desloratadine Glenmark and other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desloratadine Glenmark with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful if you take Desloratadine Glenmark with alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking Desloratadine Glenmark is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no fertility data for men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the recommended&nbsp;dose, this medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;Although most people do not feel drowsy, it is recommended that you do not perform activities that require sharp attention, such as driving a vehicle or using machinery until you know how you react to the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desloratadine Glenmark contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adults and adolescents 12 years and older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet once a day with water, with or without food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet is swallowed whole.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the duration of treatment, your doctor will determine the type of allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;you are suffering from and decide how long to take Desloratadine Glenmark.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;is recurrent (presence of symptoms for less than 4 days a week or less than 4 weeks), your doctor will recommend a treatment schedule based on the assessment of your medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;is persistent (presence of symptoms for 4 days or more per week and more than 4 weeks) then your doctor may recommend a longer-term treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;urticaria, the duration of treatment may vary from patient to patient and you should therefore follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Desloratadine Glenmark then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Desloratadine Glenmark as prescribed for you.&nbsp;No serious problems are to be expected in case of accidental overdose.&nbsp;However, if you take more Desloratadine Glenmark than you are prescribed, talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;on time, take it as soon as possible and then go back to&nbsp;your&nbsp;regular&nbsp;dosing schedule.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the marketing of Desloratadine Glenmark, cases of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and swelling of the face, tongue, or throat) have been reported in very rare cases.&nbsp;If you have any of these serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is, stop taking the drug and seek immediate&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;in adults, the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;were about the same as with an inactive tablet.&nbsp;However, fatigue,&nbsp;dry mouth,&nbsp;and headache were reported more often than with an inactive tablet.&nbsp;In adolescents, headache was the most commonly reported&nbsp;side effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with Desloratadine Glenmark, the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (the following may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the marketing of Desloratadine Glenmark, the following&nbsp;side effects have been reported:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;rare<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20110119000021#\" rel=\"noopener\">Show larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>severe allergic reactions<\/td><td>rash<\/td><td>palpitations or throbbing\/irregular heartbeats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fast heartbeat<\/td><td>stomach ache<\/td><td>nausea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vomiting<\/td><td>upset stomach<\/td><td>diarrhea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>dizziness<\/td><td>drowsiness<\/td><td>difficulty sleeping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>muscle pain<\/td><td>hallucinations<\/td><td>seizures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>restlessness with increased body movement<\/td><td>hepatitis<\/td><td>abnormal liver function tests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>unusual weakness<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin and\/or eyes<\/li><li>increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, even in sunlight and to UV light, for example for UV light in solarium<\/li><li>changes in how the heartbeats<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><li>weight gain<\/li><li>increased appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>slow heartbeat<\/li><li>changes in how the heartbeats<\/li><li>abnormal behavior<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Desloratadine Glenmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d and on the blister after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice any change in the appearance of the tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is desloratadine.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 5 mg of desloratadine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients in the tablet are microcrystalline cellulose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, corn starch,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark is white or light pink, round, biconvex tablets marked \u201cL5\u201d engraved on one side and the other without the label.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Glenmark is available in blister packs containing 7, 10, 14, 15, 20, 28, 30, 50, or 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industries.&nbsp;31, 82194 Gr\u00f6benzell,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenmark Pharmaceuticals sro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibichova 143,566 17 Vysok\u00e9 M\u00fdto,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Czech Republic<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablet&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg compresses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece: Pylodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland: Pylodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal: Desloratadina Glenmark 5 mg compressed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Romania: Pylodes 5 mg compress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain: Desloratadina Viso Pharmac\u00e9utica 5 mg compressed EFG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Kingdom: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany: Desloratadine Glenmark 5 mg tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungary: Pylodes 5 mg<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Desloratadine Glenmark contains desloratadine which is an antihistamine <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[2557,2559,5801,5805,5803,5804,5806,2560,5782,2558,5781,5802],"class_list":["post-7389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-desloratadine","tag-desloratadine-dose","tag-desloratadine-glenmark","tag-desloratadine-glenmark-dose","tag-desloratadine-glenmark-side-effects","tag-desloratadine-glenmark-tablet","tag-desloratadine-glenmark-uses","tag-desloratadine-side-effects","tag-desloratadine-tablet","tag-desloratadine-uses","tag-what-is-desloratadine","tag-what-is-desloratadine-glenmark"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7389"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11078,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7389\/revisions\/11078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}