Desloratadine / Pseudoephedrine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

2.5 mg desloratadine / 120 mg pseudoephedrine tablets: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 1 tablet twice daily

Comments:

• Higher doses or more frequent dosing has not shown increased effectiveness, but may have more adverse effects.

Use: Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

12 and older:
2.5 mg desloratadine / 120 mg pseudoephedrine tablets: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 1 tablet twice daily

Comments:

• Higher doses or more frequent dosing has not shown increased effectiveness, but may have more adverse effects.

Use: Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms

Renal Dose Adjustments

Not recommended.

• Renally impaired patients may accumulate pseudoephedrine.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Not recommended.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
• Narrow angle glaucoma
• Urinary retention
• Current monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) use or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI
• Severe hypertension
• Severe coronary artery disease

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

• Use should be avoided in renal impairment.
• Renally impaired patients may accumulate pseudoephedrine.

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Swallow extended release tablets whole; do not crush, break, or chew.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
• May be taken with or without food.

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