Kevenix
Kevenix is an antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms like hay fever and hives without causing drowsiness.
Form
tabletti, suussa hajoava
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Desloratadine
Manufacturer
SanoSwiss UAB
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet once daily.
Method
Place the tablet in your mouth; it dissolves quickly and can be swallowed without water.
Important
One tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, hives, swelling)
- •Rash
- •Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Stomach 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, even on hazy days, and to UV light (e.g., UV light in a solarium)
- •Changes in heartbeat
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Aggression
- •Weight gain
- •Increased appetite
- •Depressed mood
- •Dry eyes
- •Slow heartbeat (in children)
- •Changes in heartbeat (in children)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Kevenix if you are allergic to desloratadine, loratadine, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have reduced kidney function.
- Talk to your doctor if you or your family has a history of seizures.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
- Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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- This medicine contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve within five (5) days or if they worsen.
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)