Deslox
Deslox is a non-drowsy antihistamine that relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever, dust mite allergy) and hives in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Desloratadine
Manufacturer
SanoSwiss UAB
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet once daily.
Method
Take the tablet whole with water, with or without food.
Important
One tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tiredness
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions
- •Rash
- •Palpitations 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
- •Unusual weakness
- •Yellowing of the skin and/or eyes
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight and UV light
- •Changes in heart rhythm
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Aggression
- •Weight gain
- •Increased appetite
- •Depressed mood
- •Dry eyes
- •Slow heart rate
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to desloratadine, loratadine, or any other ingredients of the medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of seizures.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
- Use is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Show 5 more warnings
- Be careful if you consume alcohol with this medicine.
- If symptoms do not improve within 5 days, contact a doctor.
- Deslox contains lactose. Talk to your doctor if you have a sugar intolerance.
- Avoid tasks requiring high concentration, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how the medicine affects you.
- If you notice severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, hives, swelling), stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention.
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)