Desloratadine Genepharm Dosage/Direction for Use

This medicine should always be taken exactly as prescribed. Patients must be advised to check with the doctor or pharmacist if they are not sure.
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and over: The recommended dose is one tablet once a day with water, with or without food.
This medicine is for oral use.
The tablet should be swallowed whole.
Regarding the duration of treatment, the physician will determine the type of allergic rhinitis the patient is suffering from and will determine for how long Desloratadine Genepharm should be taken.
If the allergic rhinitis is intermittent (presence of symptoms for less than 4 days per week or for less than 4 weeks), the physician will recommend a treatment schedule that will depend on the evaluation of the history of the disease.
If the allergic rhinitis is persistent (presence of symptoms for 4 days or more per week and for more than 4 weeks), the physician may recommend a longer term treatment.
For urticaria, the duration of treatment may be variable from patient to patient and therefore, the patient should follow the instructions of the physician.
Forgotten intake of Desloratadine Genepharm: If the patient forgets to take the dose on time, it should be taken as soon as possible and then the patient should go back to the regular dosing schedule. A double dose should not be taken to make up for a forgotten dose.
Stopping intake of Desloratadine Genepharm: Patients must be advised to ask the doctor, pharmacist or nurse if they have any further questions on the use of this medicine.