Desloratadinedosage

Desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets may be taken without regard to meals. Place desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets on the tongue and allow to disintegrate before swallowing. Tablet disintegration occurs rapidly. Administer with or without water. Take tablet immediately after opening the blister. Dosage (by age): Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Over: Desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets - one 5 mg tablet once daily Children 6 to 11 Years of Age: Desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets - one 2.5 mg tablet once daily

2.1 Adults and

Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Over The recommended dose of desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets is one 5 mg tablet once daily.

2.2 Children 6 to 11

Years of Age The recommended dose of desloratadine orally disintegrating tablet is one 2.5 mg tablet once daily.

NOTE: Desloratadine orally disintegrating tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 6 years of age as desloratadine syrup is better suited for these patients.

2.5 Adults with

Hepatic or Renal Impairment In adult patients with liver or renal impairment, a starting dose of one 5 mg tablet every other day is recommended based on pharmacokinetic data. Dosing recommendation for children with liver or renal impairment cannot be made due to lack of data.