{"id":8982,"date":"2021-03-22T11:04:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T11:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8982"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:09:11","slug":"flynise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flynise\/","title":{"rendered":"Flynise &#8211; Desloratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>desloratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flynise is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Flynise is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise contains desloratadine which is an&nbsp;antihistamine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Flynise works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise is an anti-allergic drug 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 Flynise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise relieves the symptoms of allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal mucosa caused by&nbsp;allergies, such as hay fever or&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;to dust mites) in adults and adolescents 12 years 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>Flynise can also be prescribed by a doctor for use to relieve symptoms of&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;(&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;and number and size of&nbsp;hives&nbsp;).<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 must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desloratadine contained in Flynise may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flynise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flynise<\/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 Flynise:<\/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 Flynise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known&nbsp;interactions&nbsp;between Flynise 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\">Flynise with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise can be taken with or without food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful if you take Flynise 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.&nbsp;Taking Flynise 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.<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 sharpened 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flynise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or 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><strong>Adults and adolescents 12 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet is swallowed whole.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if the improvement is not seen after 7 days of treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise should be used for a maximum of 3 consecutive months unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Flynise than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Flynise exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;No serious problems are to be expected in case of accidental overdose.&nbsp;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 use Flynise<\/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 using Flynise<\/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, cases of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and swelling) 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.<br><\/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, 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.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During the marketing of desloratadine, the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported:<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>severe allergic reactions<\/li><li>fast heartbeat<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>muscle pain<\/li><li>restlessness with increased body movement<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>stomach ache<\/li><li>upset stomach<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>hallucinations<\/li><li>hepatitis<\/li><li>throbbing or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>seizures<\/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>unusual weakness<\/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>abnormal behavior<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><li>weight gain<\/li><li>increased appetite<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin and\/or eyes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are in children<\/strong><\/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 Flynise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, can label and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your pharmacist 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is desloratadine.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of desloratadine.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are <em>Tablet core:<\/em>&nbsp;microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized&nbsp;starch, mannitol, talc, and magnesium stearate.&nbsp;<em>Tablet coating:<\/em>&nbsp;Hypromellose 6cP, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, indigo carmine aluminum lacquer (E132).<\/li><\/ul>\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>Blue-colored, round, with a diameter of 6 mm, biconvex, film-coated tablets marked &#8220;LT&#8221; engraved on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flynise 5 mg film-coated tablets are packaged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister packs of 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 30 tablets.<br><\/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><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76 78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B16 Bulebel Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zejtun ZTN 08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 5 mg film-coated tablets<br \/>\ndesloratadine<\/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":[2206,2200],"tags":[2557,2559,2560,2558,2561,2563,2564,2562,2212,2211],"class_list":["post-8982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-desloratadine","tag-desloratadine-dose","tag-desloratadine-side-effects","tag-desloratadine-uses","tag-flynise","tag-flynise-dose","tag-flynise-side-effects","tag-flynise-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8982","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=8982"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9934,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8982\/revisions\/9934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}