Desloratadine

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Desloratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine that helps control allergies and hayfever. It comes in 5 mg tablets and is normally used to prevent and treat hayfever, also known as allergic rhinitis. It's also used to treat allergies occurring from pet or dust mite allergies.

Our doctor can issue an electronic prescription for Desloratadine, which our UK regulated pharmacy can fulfil. Simply complete our medical questionnaire, so that our doctors can ensure the medicine is safe for you, and if your order is approved before 3pm, Monday to Friday, our UK pharmacy will dispense and dispatch your hayfever treatment the same day.

What is hayfever?

Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen that occurs seasonally from early Spring through Autumn. The body sees the pollen as a harmful infection, so its immune system releases histamines in defence. The histamines create reactions which produce these symptoms:

• runny nose
• sneezing
• watery eyes
• cough
• itchy nose, mouth, throat and ears
• forehead and temple pain
• earache
• headache
• tiredness

Asthma sufferers may also experience:

• tightness in chest
• shortness of breath
• cough and wheeze

Hayfever symptoms may last weeks and months, unlike a cold which lasts a couple of weeks.

There is no cure for hayfever, but your pharmacist can recommend hayfever treatments, such as antihistamine tablets, eye drops and nasal sprays. If your symptoms don't improve after recommended treatments, see your doctor.

There are additional things you can do at home to help ease your hayfever symptoms:

• keep doors and windows shut
• stay indoors
• wash off pollen and change clothes after you've been outdoors
• apply petroleum jelly around nostrils to trap pollen
• put pollen filters on your car air vents
• use wraparound sunglasses to block pollen

It's important to treat hayfever because symptoms can worsen, and it disrupts your daily life. It can also exacerbate asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals.

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How does Desloratadine work?

When pollen enters the body, the immune system mistakes the harmless substance for an infection and releases a chemical called histamine. This chemical causes blood vessels to become dilated and inflamed. It can also cause itching, runny nose, sneezing and watering eyes in an attempt to eradicate the pollen

Desloratadine prevents this allergic reaction from occurring by blocking histamine receptors in the body.

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How do I take Desloratadine?

Take one tablet a day. You can take it with or without food, but swallow the tablet whole. Take it every day for as long as needed.

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Side effects and cautions

Before taking Desloratadine, we encourage you to read the patient information leaflet (PIL) enclosed with your medicine. You should retain this document for future reference.

Allergies

Do not take Desloratadine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients:

• Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
• Cellulose
• Colloidal anhydrous
• Desloratadine
• Indigo carmine alumium lake (E132)
• Iron oxide yellow (E172)
• Lecithin (soya) (E322)
• Magnesium stearate
• Maize starch
• Microcrystalline
• Peanuts
• Poly (vinyl alcohol)(E1203)
• Pregelatinised silica
• Quinoline yellow aluminium lake (E104)
• Talc (E553b)
• Titanium dioxide (E171)
• Xanthan gum (E415)

If you experience an allergic reaction after taking Desloratadine, stop taking the medicine and go straight to the Accident & Emergency department of the nearest hospital. Take the medicine and packaging with you to help doctors assess you.

Signs of an allergic reaction include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Itching and watery eyes
• Itchy, raised, lumpy rash (hives)
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat

Contraindications and precautions

Desloratadine hayfever tablets may not be suitable for you. If you are unsure whether it is safe for you to take Desloratadine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Inform our doctor of any medicine you are currently taking, including those bought over-the-counter, prescribed by your doctor, and health or dietary supplements.

Speak to your doctor before taking Desloratadine if you:

• have poor kidney function
• have a medical or familial history of seizures

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

It is recommended not to take Desloratadine while pregnant or breastfeeding as there is insufficient data to determine the safety of this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for assistance.

Side effects

All medicines carry the risk of side effects, though not everybody may experience them. Before taking Desloratadine, you should familiarise yourself with the potential side effects listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL).

Common side effects of Desloratadine include:

• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of this medicine can be found in the patient information leaflet (PIL) which comes enclosed with your medicine.

Alternatively, you can view the patient information leaflet for Desloratadine online.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, whether listed above or in the patient information leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist for assistance.

Always keep medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.

Never share your medicine with anyone else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms as you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I forget to take Desloratadine when I should?

If you forget to take Desloratadine, take it as soon as you remember and continue to use it as you normally would. Do not take more of the medicine to make up for the missed dose.

What should I do if I take too much Desloratadine?

If you accidentally take more Desloratadine than you should, inform your doctor or pharmacy immediately. No serious problems are expected with accidental overdose.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Desloratadine?

Alcohol may increase your chances of experiencing side effects, such as dizziness, fatigue, or nausea, and should be limited or avoided while taking Desloratadine. Alcohol may also exacerbate symptoms of hayfever, such as runny nose.

Will Desloratadine impact my ability to drive or operate machinery?

Desloratadine should not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you have established how this medicine affects you.

Can other medications be taken with Desloratadine?

Desloratadine can be taken with other allergy medicines to manage your symptoms, such as nasal sprays and eye drops.

If you're taking a histamine or betahistine for another condition, do not take Desloratadine or it could counteract it. If you're taking any other types of medication, including herbal, check with your pharmacist before taking Desloratadine to make sure it

Will Desloratadine make me drowsy?

Desloratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine and should not cause drowsiness.

How long does it take Desloratadine to work?

It takes about 75 minutes for Desloratadine to work and the effects of the medicine last for up to 24 hours.

Is it okay to take it if I'm having allergy tests?

If you're having allergy tests, stop taking Desloratadine or any other antihistamines for at least 48 hours before, or your test results may not be accurate.

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