Information about Dexly 5mg Tablet
Uses / Indications: Dexly 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.
- Product composition:
- Desloratadine (5mg)
Interactions / Warnings: Dexly 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Dexly 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Desloratadine may be taken with or without food Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery during desloratadine therapy as it may cause dizziness. Do not give to patients allergic to desloratadine, loratadine or any of its ingredients. Do not give to Children less than 2 years.
- Side Effects:
- Sleepiness.
- How to use:
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dexly 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- How it works:
- Dexly 5mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
- Faq for medicine:
- Is desloratadine a steroid/ decongestant/ an antihistamine? : Desloratadine belongs to class of drugs called antihistamines. It is not a decongestant or a steroid|Does desloratadine cause drowsiness/ weight gain/ high blood pressure/ raise blood pressure? : Desloratadine is not known to cause drowsiness/ weight gain/ high blood pressure/ raise blood pressure. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.|Is desloratadine the same as loratadine/ Is desloratadine better than loratadine? : Desloratadine is the major metabolite of loratadine and the two drugs are similar in safety and effectiveness|Is desloratadine over the counter? : Desloratadine is not an over the counter medicine. It is sold only upon a prescription by a registered medical practitioner
- Medicine interaction:
- Dexly with Aprepitant|Dexly with Fosaprepitant|Dexly with Zafirlukast|Dexly with Alprazolam|Dexly with Etizolam|Dexly with Azithromycin|Dexly with Erythromycin|Dexly with Clarithromycin|Dexly with Lorazepam|Dexly with Clonazepam|Dexly with Hyoscyamine|Dexly with Betahistine|Dexly with Univestin|Dexly with Nitrazepam|Dexly with Roxithromycin|Dexly with Spiramycin|Dexly with Diazepam|Dexly with Clobazam|Dexly with Midazolam|Dexly with Chlordiazepoxide|Dexly with Rifampicin
