DESTREX DESLORATIDINE ORAL SOLUTION 2.5MG/5ML 60ML

Description

Composition: Each 5ml contains Desloratidine USP 2.5mg , in flavored syrupy base q.s.

Side effects: Common side effects include; Headache, Insomnia, Dry mouth, diarrhoea, fatigue, fever.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to any of the excipients.

Dosage and administration

Adults and adolescents (12 years of age and over):  The recommended dosage of Destrex syrup is two teaspoon 5mg (10ml) once daily.

Children 6-11 years of age: The recommended dosage of Destrex syrup is one teaspoon 2.5mg (5ml) once daily.

Children 12months – 5 years of age: The recommended dose of Destrex syrup is half teaspoon 1.25mg (2.5ml) once daily.

Method of administration is oral. The dose can be taken with or without food.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy: A large amount of data on pregnant women (more than 1000 pregnancy  outcomes) indicate no malformative nor foeto/neonatal toxicity of desloratidine. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of desloratidine during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding: Desloratidine has been identified in breastfed newborns/infants of treated women. The effect of desloratidine on newborns/infants is unknown. A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from desloratidine therapy taking into account the benefit of breastfeeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.