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 typically used to prevent and treat hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. It's also used to treat allergies caused by pet or dust mite allergies.

One of our doctors can prescribe Desloratadine online, which our UK-regulated pharmacy can fulfil. Complete our medical questionnaire so that our doctors can ensure the medicine is safe for you. If your order is approved before 3pm, Monday to Friday, our UK pharmacy will dispense and dispatch your hay fever treatment for next-day delivery.

What is Hayfever?

Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen that occurs seasonally from early Spring through Autumn.

How long hay fever lasts depends on the kind of pollen that you are allergic to.

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 the following:

• tightness in the chest
• shortness of breath
• coughing and wheezing

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

There is no cure for hay fever, but your pharmacist can recommend 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 hay fever symptoms:

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

It's essential to treat hay fever because its symptoms can worsen, and it can disrupt your daily life. Hay fever can also exacerbate asthma symptoms.

If you're looking to order desloratadine online, our online prescribers can determine whether it is suitable for you following an online consultation.

How Does Desloratadine Work?

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

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

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.

Desloratadine 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.

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

Allergies

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

• Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
• Cellulose
• Colloidal anhydrous
• Desloratadine
• Indigo carmine aluminium 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)

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

Who should not take Desloratadine?

Desloratadine hayfever tablets may not be suitable for you. If you are unsure whether desloratadine is safe for you, speak with 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, consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.

Side effects of Desloratadine

All medicines carry the risk of side effects, though not everybody may experience them.

Common side effects of Desloratadine include:

• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. For further information on the safety of this medicine, please refer to the patient information leaflet (PIL) enclosed with your medicine.

Reporting side effects

Do not take Desloratadine past the expiry date printed on the packaging.

Never dispose of Desloratadine tablets in household or water waste, as this can harm the environment. Ask your local pharmacy to safely dispose of any unwanted or expired medicines.

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

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

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 a double dose of the medicine to make up for a 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 pharmacist 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 hay fever, such as a 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 that you do not drive or operate machinery until you have established how this medicine affects you.

Can other medications be taken with Desloratadine?

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

If you're taking histamine or betahistine for another condition, do not take Desloratadine, as it may counteract the effects of these medications. 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 is unlikely to cause drowsiness.

How long does it take Desloratadine to work?

It takes approximately 75 minutes for Desloratadine to take effect, 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, as your test results may not be accurate if you continue taking them.