Comparing Desloratadine vs Phenergan
| Desloratadine | Phenergan (promethazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Food Allergies, Allergies. Desloratadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Phenergan may be used to relieve allergy symptoms, nausea, or as a sleeping aid. Sedation is the main side effect. Occasionally, paradoxical reactions (the opposite of what is to be expected) may... View more |
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Desloratadine has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Phenergan has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 153 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Desloratadine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Aerius, Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs, Neoclarityn | Other promethazine brands include: Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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27 hours |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Desloratadine:
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A total of 690 drugs are known to interact with Phenergan:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 21, 2001 |
March 29, 1951 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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