Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Desloratadine 5mg, pseudoephedrine sulfate 240mg; ext-rel tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
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How Supplied
24-Hour tabs—contact supplier; 12-Hour tabs—100
Manufacturer
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Indications
Indications
Seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. 1 tab once daily.
Children
<12yrs: not recommended.
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Contraindications
Contraindications
Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disorders. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Increased intraocular pressure. Renal or hepatic impairment: avoid. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Pseudoephedrine: may be antagonized by beta-adrenergic blockers, methyldopa, reserpine. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis.
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth, headache, insomnia, fatigue, pharyngitis, somnolence, nausea, dizziness, nervousness, psychomotor hyperactivity, anorexia; hypersensitivity reactions (discontinue if occurs).
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Clinical Trials
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Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Note
Not Applicable
Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine Sulfate 24 Hour Patient Counseling
See Literature