Desloratadine is indicated for the following conditions-

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
• Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
• Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Allergic rhinitis

Urticaria

Adults  and  Adolescents 12 Years of  Age  and  Over:

• The  recommended  dose  of  Desloratadine  Tablets  is  one  5-mg  tablet  once  daily. 
• The recommended dose of Desloratadine  Oral  Solution is  2 teaspoonfuls  (5 mg in 10 mL)  once daily. 

Children  6 to  11  Years of  Age:

• The  recommended  dose  of  Desloratadine  Oral  Solution  is  1  teaspoonful  (2.5  mg  in  5  mL)  once  daily.  The  recommended  dose of Desloratadine Tablets  is  one 2.5-mg  tablet once daily.

Children  12 Months  to 5  Years of  Age:

• The recommended dose of Desloratadine  Oral  Solution is  ½  teaspoonful  (1.25 mg in 2.5 mL)  once daily.

Children  6 to  11  Months  of  Age:

• The recommended dose of Desloratadine  Oral  Solution is  2 mL (1 mg)  once daily.

Adults  with  Hepatic or  Renal Impairment:

• In adult patients  with liver  or  renal  impairment, a starting dose of one 5-mg tablet every  other  day  is  recommended based on pharmacokinetic  data. Dosing recommendation for  children with liver  or  renal  impairment cannot be  made due to lack  of data

Commonly reported side effects of Loratadine include-

• Headache
• Somnolence
• Fatigue/ Asthenia
• Dry mouth

Headache

Somnolence

Asthenia

Dry Mouth

Hypersensitivity  reactions  including rash,  pruritus, urticaria, edema, dyspnea, and  anaphylaxis  have been  reported after administration of desloratadine. If such a reaction occurs, therapy  with desloratadine  should be stopped and alternative treatment should be considered.