Clarinase Tablet

Clarinase Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. Clarinase Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, vomiting, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Clarinase Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast, which treats sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Desloratadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clarinase Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Vomiting
• Skin rash
• Flu-like symptoms
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Drowsiness
• Pain during periods
• Upper respiratory tract infection

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clarinase Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clarinase Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingUNSAFE

Clarinase Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Clarinase Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Clarinase Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clarinase Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Clarinase Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clarinase Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Clarinase Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory