Clarinex - For almost instant relief from hey-fever

Clarinex is a drug that can be taken continually by those, who endure from allergies, hives or rashes. The primary constituent in this medication is from antihistamine family, named desloratadine. This prevents the production of natural chemical histamine from the immune system, which is produced when the body becomes sensitive to allergens.

Drug Uses

It consists of an antagonist (tricylic histamine), which is long acting, with the activity of chosen histamine. It is used to relieve the symptoms from some seasonal allergic rhinitis like hey-fever.

How to take Clarinex?

It comes in the form of tablets to be taken by oral cavity. It is prescribed usually once a day before or after taking the food. Before taking the drug, you should first follow the guidelines of your physician carefully on exact dosage.

Drug Precautions

- You should consult your doctor properly prior to consuming Clarinex, if you had allergic reactions to antihistamine, liver disease or kidney disease in the past. If you ever had any of these above-mentioned diseases, then you should avoid Clarinex, or might require adjustments in the dosage or special supervision during the treatment.

- As it belongs to category C of FDA pregnancy, it may be harmful for unborn babies. So pregnant women must discuss with their physician appropriately before taking it.

Drug Interactions

It mixes with the breast milk of pregnant women and forms a component dangerous to your baby.

Side Effects

It is hard to anticipate the side-effects of the drug. It will be wise to consult a doctor for any development or intensity change. There are some common side-effects of the medicine:

• The most common in side effects include sleepiness, fatigue, dry mouth, and sore throat.
• The less common in side effects include dry throat, dizziness, muscle pain, nausea and flu-like symptoms.
• The rarest in side effects include acute hives, rapid heartbeats, itching, allergic reactions, shortness in breathing, swelling and rashes.

Missed Dose

If you fail to take a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. If it is more or less point in time for your subsequent dose, skip the one you missed and get back to your usual schedule. Never take 2 doses simultaneously.

Overdose

As any other medications, Clarinex can also have serious consequences if taken in excess. Rapid heartbeat and sleepiness can be the result of an overdose.

Storage

- Store it at closer to room temperatures.
- Keep it away from heat.
- Keep it in container in which it is packed, and away from children.