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Indications & Uses
DESTACIN is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Pediatric drops: children aged 6 to 11 months take 2 ml once daily, and children aged 1 to 2 years take 2.5 ml once daily. Syrup: children aged 6 to 11 months take 2 ml once daily, children aged 1 to 5 years take 2.5 ml once daily, and children aged 6 to 11 years take 5 ml once daily; adults and children over 12 years take 10 ml once daily. Tablet: adults and children aged 12 years and over take 1 tablet daily.
Side Effects
Less common side effects can include headache, nausea, tiredness, dizziness, sore throat, indigestion and muscle aches.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
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. Caution is also advised if the patient has a medical or family history of seizures.
Contraindications
Desloratadine should not be used by anyone who is hypersensitive to it, to loratadine, or to any of the ingredients in this medication.