Desloratadine
Desloratadine 5mg tablets are a once-daily, non-sedating antihistamine for hay fever, allergic rhinitis and itchy hives, sold here in a range of pack sizes.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | $24.30 | $0.81 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | $43.20 | $0.72 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | $59.40 | $0.66 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | $78.00 | $0.65 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | $113.40 | $0.63 |
| 5mg | 240 tablets | $148.80 | $0.62 |
| 5mg | 270 tablets | $164.70 | $0.61 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | $216.00 | $0.60 |
- Category
- Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Desloratadine
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet, Syrup
- Strengths
- 5mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Hay fever · Allergic rhinitis · Hives
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Aerius
- Therapeutic Class
- Antihistamine
- Pharmacological Class
- Second-generation antihistamine
- Minor Side Effects
- Dry mouth, Fatigue
- Moderate Side Effects
- Headache, Sore throat
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet, Syrup
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- MSD
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Age Restrictions
- Suitable for children over 6.
What you will receive
Desloratadine is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Desloratadine.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which pack sizes does Desloratadine come in?
Desloratadine comes as 5mg tablets in packs of 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 270 or 360. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is Desloratadine delivered to Hong Kong?
Desloratadine can go by tracked courier in 5 to 9 business days with online tracking, or by standard airmail in 14 to 21 business days, up to 30, untracked. Every parcel arrives in plain, unbranded packaging.
What is another name for desloratadine?
Brand names for desloratadine include Clarinex, Aerius, Dasselta, Dazit and Deslor. Desloratadine tablets are a pure generic desloratadine product and are not any of those brands.
How long does one desloratadine tablet last?
A full day. One 5mg tablet is meant to cover 24 hours, so the morning or evening slot is up to you. If symptoms creep back before the next tablet is due, wait for it rather than adding an extra.
Can I take desloratadine every day?
Yes, it is meant to be taken daily for as long as the allergy or the hives last. Skipping the good days and saving tablets for the bad ones lets symptoms build up again, whereas a regular daily tablet keeps them down.
Will desloratadine make me sleepy?
Rarely. It is a newer antihistamine, built not to sedate. A little tiredness or a dry mouth is the most you are likely to notice.
What should I do if I miss a tablet?
Take it when you remember, then go back to one a day. Do not take two together to catch up.
Does desloratadine clear a blocked nose?
It helps most with sneezing, itching, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. A completely blocked nose is less responsive, because that congestion comes from swollen tissue as much as from histamine. It is not a decongestant, so a fully blocked nose may need a different approach.
About Desloratadine
Hay fever, hives and other allergic itching
When pollen, dust mites or a pet sets off an allergic reaction, the body releases histamine, and histamine is what brings on the sneezing, the streaming nose and the itch. Desloratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. It occupies the receptors that histamine would otherwise attach to, so the sneezing and itching settle without the drowsiness the older antihistamines bring. It is used for allergic rhinitis (a nose inflamed by an allergy, hay fever included) and for hives — raised, itchy welts that sometimes appear for no clear reason. It is a once-daily medicine: one 5mg tablet in the morning or evening, with the effect designed to stretch around the clock.
Taking a 5mg tablet
Swallow one tablet with water each day. Choose a slot that fits your routine and keep to it, because a steady dose is what keeps symptoms down, and a fixed time is easier to remember. Before breakfast or after your evening meal makes little difference. How long you continue depends on the cause: through the pollen months for seasonal hay fever, or for as long as hives keep appearing. Each tablet stays in its blister until you take it.
Desloratadine or loratadine?
These two are closely related. The body converts loratadine into desloratadine, and desloratadine is the part that does the work, so this tablet is effectively the same medicine already in its active form. Both are non-sedating and both are taken once a day for hay fever, allergic rhinitis and hives; what differs is the strength on the pack — 5mg here.
Side effects to expect
Headache, a dry mouth and a mildly tired feeling are the ones people mention most. Drowsiness is uncommon, since this belongs to the newer generation of antihistamines rather than the older ones that send people to sleep, though a few users do feel a little flat. Rarely, an allergic reaction itself can occur: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, a spreading rash or trouble breathing needs urgent treatment.
Sources
- Desloratadine ratiopharm | European Medicines Agency (EMA) — European Medicines Agency
- Desloratadine: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus