Clinical Overview
Loratadine (10mg) and Desloratadine (5mg, 10mg) Tablets is a non-sedating second-generation tricyclic H1-antihistamine on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Desloratadine is the active metabolite with >14-fold higher affinity for H1 receptors and an extended half-life of 27 hours. Indicated for symptomatic relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Take orally once daily with water, with or without food. Swallow whole.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Headache, dry mouth, fatigue, pharyngitis, somnolence (rare). Very safe non-sedating profile.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Over-The-Counter antihistamine. Non-sedating at recommended doses. Safe in elderly and cardiac patients.
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, pulmonological diagnosis, or respiratory management recommendations. Inhalation therapies and allergy medications should be used strictly under the guidance of a qualified pulmonologist or registered medical practitioner.