{"id":7395,"date":"2021-02-22T06:29:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T06:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7395"},"modified":"2021-05-26T08:09:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T08:09:17","slug":"desloratadine-mylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/desloratadine-mylan\/","title":{"rendered":"Desloratadine Mylan &#8211; Desloratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 5 mg\u00a0film-coated tablets\u00a0<br>desloratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Desloratadine Mylan is and what it is used for&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Mylan 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>Desloratadine Mylan relieves the symptoms of allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal airways 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, itchy and itchy, red or watery eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Mylan is also used to relieve the symptoms of&nbsp;urticaria&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<p>You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine contained in Desloratadine Mylan may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Desloratadine Mylan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Desloratadine Mylan:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to desloratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;(another medicine for&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Desloratadine Mylan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have impaired kidney function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you or someone in your family has had seizures.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this applies to you, or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine tablets are not suitable for children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Desloratadine Mylan<\/h2>\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 Mylan with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful if you take Desloratadine Mylan with alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/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>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, taking Desloratadine Mylan is not recommended<\/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, Desloratadine Mylan is not expected to make you drowsy or less alert.&nbsp;In very rare cases, however, individuals become drowsy, which can affect their ability to drive or operate machinery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desloratadine Mylan contains para-orange aluminum lacquer (E 110)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para-orange aluminum lacquer (E110) can cause allergic reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Mylan contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Desloratadine Mylan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and adolescents (12 years and older) is one tablet once a day.&nbsp;The tablet is swallowed whole with water, with or without food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the length of the treatment, your doctor will determine the type of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;you suffer from and decide how long to take Desloratadine Mylan.<\/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.<br><\/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 Mylan then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Desloratadine Mylan exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;No serious problems are expected in case of accidental overdose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Desloratadine Mylan&nbsp;<\/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;.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/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&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.&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&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you notice any of the following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, stop taking this medicine immediately and contact your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: the following may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, hives and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body and rash<\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Liver disease (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, general malaise, fever,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, yellowing of the skin and eyes, light stools, dark urine)<\/li><\/ul>\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>Changes in how the heart beats which can cause dizziness or fainting.&nbsp;This can be seen in tests that measure the electrical activity of the heart (&nbsp;electrocardiogramor&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with desloratadine, the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported as:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (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>During the marketing of desloratadine the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported in adults:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fast heartbeat<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>muscle pain<\/li><li>restlessness with increased body movement<\/li><li>stomach ache<\/li><li>upset stomach<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>see, feel or hear something that does not exist (hallucinations)<\/li><li>throbbing or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>abnormal liver function tests<\/li><\/ul>\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>abnormal behavior<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><li>unusual weakness<\/li><li>increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, even in sunlight and to UV light, for example to UV light in solariums.<\/li><li>weight gain, increased appetite.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional side effects in children and adolescents<\/h2>\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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Desloratadine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is desloratadine.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 5 mg of desloratadine.<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the tablet are: magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinised maize starch.Tablet coating: polyvinyl alcohol, indigo carmine aluminum lacquer (E 132), para \u2011 orange aluminum lacquer (E 110), macrogol, talc (E 553b) and titanium dioxide (E 171).See section 2 \u201cDesloratadine Mylan contains para \u2011 orange aluminum lacquer (E110) and sodium\u201d.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine Mylan is a blue, round, biconvex tablet with bevelled edges, marked \u201cDE 5\u201d on one side of the tablet and \u201cM\u201d on the opposite.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine 5 mg film-coated tablets are packaged in blister packs of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 60, 90 and 100 tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all packaging may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McDermott Laboratories Limited to Gerard Laboratories, 35\/36 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road, Dublin 13, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generics [UK] Limited, Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1 TL, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan SAS, ZAC des Gaulnes, 360 Avenue Henri Shcneider, 69300 Meyzieu, France<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Desloratadine Mylan is an antiallergic medicine that does not make you drowsy. 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