Desloratadin Orion
Desloratadine Orion is an anti-allergy medicine that helps control allergic reactions and their symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives, without causing drowsiness.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Desloratadine
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet.
Method
Swallow one tablet whole with water, once daily, with or without food.
Important
Do not exceed one tablet per day as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, hives, swelling)
- •Rash
- •Pounding or irregular heartbeat
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Upset stomach, diarrhea
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Muscle pain
- •Hallucinations
- •Seizures
- •Restlessness with increased body movement
- •Liver inflammation
- •Abnormal liver function tests
- •Unusual weakness
- •Yellowing of the skin and/or eyes (jaundice)
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
- •Changes in heartbeat
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Aggression
- •Weight gain, increased appetite
- •Depressed mood
- •Dry eyes
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to desloratadine, loratadine, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family have a history of seizures.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
- Be careful when taking this medicine with alcohol.
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- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Concurrent use with clopidogrel can increase loratadine and desloratadine level. (updated 19.9.2025)