Desloratadine (clarinex) 5 Mg 20 Tablets

Taken by mouth

Active ingredient
Desloratadine 5 mg

Excipients
Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose (PH 102), talc, sodium stearyl fumarate, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, triacetin, titanium dioxide (E 171), FD&C blue No: 2 / indigocarmine aluminum lacquer (E 132), yellow iron oxide (E 172)
What is DOXAFIN and what is it used for?

DOXAFIN is available in 5 mg film-coated tablets, in packages containing 20 or 30 tablets. DOXAFIN is an antiallergic drug that does not cause sleepiness. It helps to control allergic reactions and allergy symptoms.

DOXAFIN relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, nasal discharge and itching, itching of the palate and eye itching, redness or tearing (for example, hay fever, allergy to house dust mite).

DOXAFIN is also used to relieve itching with urticaria, to eliminate symptoms such as rash and rash on the skin.

These symptoms go away throughout the day and help you regain normal daily activities and sleep.
3. How to use DOXAFIN?
Instructions for appropriate use and dose / frequency of administration

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take one tablet once a day. Take the tablet with water, food or separately.

Regarding the duration of treatment, your doctor will decide how long you should take DOXAFIN by determining the type of allergic rhinitis you have.

If your allergic rhinitis is intermittent type (presence of symptoms for less than 4 days a week or less than 4 weeks), your doctor will evaluate the history of the disease and recommend a treatment program accordingly.

If your allergic rhinitis is of the permanent / persistent type (presence of symptoms for 4 days or more a week and for more than 4 weeks), your doctor may recommend a longer-term treatment.

The duration of treatment for urticaria may differ from patient to patient, so you should follow your doctor's instructions.

Application route and method

Open the tablet whole or swallow it with a full glass of water. Continue to take the tablets for the period indicated by your doctor.

Different age groups

Use in children

Use in the elderly

Use in the elderly

The efficacy and safety of DOXAFIN has not been determined in the elderly yet.

Special use cases

There are no data on the use of liver failure.

Use in kidney failure

In severe renal failure, DOXAFIN should be used with caution.

If you have the impression that the effect of DOXAFIN is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more DOXAFIN than you should

Use DOXAFIN only as prescribed for you. Serious problems associated with accidental overdose are not expected.

If you have used more than you should use from DOXAFIN, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take DOXAFIN
If you forget to take the dose you need to take on time, take that dose as soon as you remember, then continue your treatment as usual.
4. What are the possible side effects?

Like all medicines, people who are sensitive to the ingredients of DOXAFIN may have side effects.

Common: Fatigue,

Uncommon: Dry mouth, headache.

These are mild side effects of DOXAFIN.

Very rare: Allergic reactions (difficulty in breathing, wheezing, itching, urticaria (hives), rash), delusions, stroke, restlessness with increased body movement, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, abnormal liver function tests, liver inflammation, dizziness, physical and mental hyperactivity, stomach pain, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, drowsiness, muscle pain, bloating,
2.Things to watch out for before using DOXAFIN
DO NOT USE DOXAFIN in the following situations

If,

If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to desloratadine, loratadine or any of the excipients in this medicine.

USE DOXAFIN CAREFULLY in the following situations
It should be used with caution in kidney failure.

Please consult your doctor if these warnings apply to you at any time in the past.

Using DOXAFIN with food and drink

DOXAFIN can be taken open or full.

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

If you are pregnant, do not use DOXAFIN.

If you notice that you are pregnant during your treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Breast-feeding

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.