Generic Name: Desloratadine Tablets (des-lor-AT-a-deen)
Brand Name: Clarinex
Do NOT use Clarinex if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Clarinex
or to loratadine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right
away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Clarinex :
Some medical conditions may interact with Clarinex
. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
medical conditions, especially if any of the following
apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have had a severe allergic reaction to loratadine
if you have kidney or liver problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Clarinex . However,
no specific interactions with Clarinex are known
at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Clarinex may
interact with other medicines that you take. Check
with your health care provider before you start,
stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Clarinex :
Use Clarinex as directed by your doctor. Check
the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Clarinex by mouth with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Clarinex and you are using it regularly, take it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at
once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you
may have about how to use Clarinex .
Important safety information:
Clarinex may cause dizziness. This effect may
be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain
medicines. Use Clarinex with caution. Do not drive
or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you
know how you react to it.
Clarinex should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety
and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Clarinex while you
are pregnant. Clarinex is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
Clarinex .
Possible side effects of Clarinex :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with
your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects
persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue; headache;
indigestion; muscle pain; nausea; painful menstruation;
sore throat; throat inflammation; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these
SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine;
fast or irregular heartbeat; pale stools; seizures;
severe stomach pain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects
that may occur. If you have questions or need medical
advice about side effects, contact your doctor
or health care provider. You may report side effects
to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or
at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association
of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control
center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include
confusion; difficulty breathing; drowsiness; fast
heartbeat; hallucinations; inability to sleep;
loss of consciousness; tremor.
Proper storage of Clarinex :
Store Clarinex between 36 and 77 degrees F (2
and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container.
Avoid storage at above 86 degrees F (30 degrees
C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clarinex out
of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Clarinex ,
please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other
health care provider.
Clarinex is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do
not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not
contain all information about Clarinex . If you
have questions about the medicine you are taking
or would like more information, check with your
doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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