Desloratadine
Desloratadine (Clarinex) is used for seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms. This listing contains Clarinex.
Key points
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Clarinex is indicated from 2 years of age.
- Perennial allergic rhinitis: Clarinex is indicated from 6 months of age.
- Food and grapefruit juice: neither changed how much desloratadine entered the bloodstream.
What desloratadine is used for
Desloratadine has selective H1-receptor activity, so it blocks histamine signals associated with allergic rhinitis. Its long-acting action can relieve nasal and non-nasal allergy symptoms.
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