Desloratadine - Clarinex and Deslor 5mg Tablets, Pack of 90

Desloratadine - Clarinex 5 mg and Deslor 5 mg Tablets

Desloratadine is a long-acting, non-sedating antihistamine sold as 5 mg tablets under two trade names: Clarinex 5 mg in packs of 90 and Deslor 5 mg in packs of 60. It treats the sneezing, runny or blocked nose and itchy nose, throat or eyes of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, and the itching and hives of chronic urticaria. It is the active metabolite of loratadine. Where congestion is driven by leukotrienes rather than histamine, a doctor may add a leukotriene antagonist such as montelukast.

• 5 mg per tablet - Clarinex 5 mg ships as 90 tablets, Deslor 5 mg as 60
• Second-generation H1 antihistamine - once-daily, 24-hour symptom control
• Licensed for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria
• Manufactured as a generic under the Clarinex and Deslor names

Variant Comparison

Both packs hold the same 5 mg tablet, taken once daily; the difference is quantity, not strength. The table below gives the dose, the form and quantity supplied, and the best use of each variant.

With the same strength and the same daily dose, the choice comes down to how long one box lasts. Clarinex 5 mg gives 90 tablets, about three months of daily treatment, which suits perennial rhinitis or chronic urticaria managed all year. Deslor 5 mg gives 60 tablets, around two months, and fits a single hay fever season, a course after a flare, or a first order.

How Desloratadine Works

Desloratadine is a long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist. It binds selectively to the peripheral H1 receptor, blocking the histamine that drives sneezing, itching, watery eyes and a runny nose, and it also suppresses histamine release from human mast cells. It enters the brain only poorly, so drowsiness is far less common than with sedating agents such as ketotifen. Levels peak about three hours after a dose and the half-life is roughly 27 hours, allowing once-daily use.

Dosage & Administration

The usual adult dose is one 5 mg tablet once daily, with or without food. Do not raise the dose, because higher doses work no better and may cause sleepiness. Adults with liver or kidney impairment start on one tablet every other day. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, and never double up. Where a cough with thick mucus accompanies the allergy, a doctor may add acetylcysteine or ambroxol, and where asthma is present a bronchodilator such as Asthalin may be prescribed.

This product may require a prescription in your country. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.