Desloratadine Pseudoephedrine

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes) and nasal congestion. 

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine is a single tablet that contains 2 medications, desloratadine and pseudoephedrine. Desloratadine is an antihistamine that inhibits histamine release from human mast cells to help relieve sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks the blood vessels in the nose which results in reduced swelling and mucus formation in the nasal passages to help relieve nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine comes in tablet form and is taken either one or two times a day, depending on the formulation. 

• Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine 12 Hour is taken two times a day.
• Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine 24 Hour once daily.

Desloratadine/pseudoephedrine can be taken with or without food.  Some of the common side effects of desloratadine/pseudoephedrine include sore throat, headache, dizziness, and dry mouth.