Desloratadine is used in adults and children to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. It is also used to relieve symptoms of urticaria (hives; red, itchy raised areas of the skin), including itching and rash.

Does desloratadine make you sleepy?

Desloratadine does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses. However, do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

What time should I take desloratadine?

Methods. Patients ≥ 18 years, with seasonal allergic rhinitis received desloratadine 5 mg orally once daily in the morning (AM-group) or evening (PM-group) for two weeks. Rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sneezing and eye symptoms were scored morning and evening.

Can I take desloratadine every day?

The recommended dose of Desloratadine tablets is one 5 mg tablet once daily.

Who should not use desloratadine?

For symptoms of chronic hives: Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 mg once a day. Children 4 to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .

Can I stop desloratadine?

Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms. You should stop taking desloratadine once your symptoms have eased. Although desloratadine is classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine, it can still cause drowsiness in a few people.

Who should not take desloratadine?

Can kids take Dazit?

Use in children This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

How much desloratadine can I take in 24 hours?

Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 mg once a day. Children 6 to 11 years of age—2.5 mg once a day. Children 4 to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Is desloratadine better than cetirizine?

Conclusion: Cetirizine was associated with significantly greater suppression of skin reactivity to histamine compared with desloratadine during 24 hours after a single dose, with a consistent duration of action for cetirizine, as previously reported.

What is the best cure for hayfever?

Medications for hay fever include: Nasal corticosteroids. These prescription nasal sprays help prevent and treat the nasal inflammation, nasal itching and runny nose caused by hay fever. For many people they’re the most effective hay fever medications, and they’re often the first type of medication prescribed.