Deslor
Deslor contains Desloratadine, a non-sedating, long-acting second-generation tricyclic antihistamine. It is a major active metabolite of loratadine and exhibits selective H1-receptor antagonist activity to prevent allergic responses without causing significant drowsiness.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults and children 12 years and older, the standard dose is 5 mg (1 tablet or 10 mL syrup) once daily. For children under 12, the dose is determined by age/weight and is usually administered via oral solution (0.5 mg/mL). Take with or without food.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age (who typically fall in this weight range) have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 1.0 mg (2.0 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Appropriate for infants 6 to 11 months. Use only under direct medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 1.0 mg (2.0 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Suitable for infants near 1 year of age. Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for young children aged 1 to 3 years.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for children aged 3 to 5 years.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age (who typically fall in this weight range) have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | 1.0 mg (2.0 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL) | Once daily | Appropriate for infants 6 to 11 months. Use only under direct medical supervision. |
| 8-10 kg | 1.0 mg (2.0 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL) | Once daily | Suitable for infants near 1 year of age. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. |
| 11-15 kg | 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL) | Once daily | Standard dose for young children aged 1 to 3 years. |
| 16-20 kg | 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup of 0.5 mg/mL) | Once daily | Standard dose for children aged 3 to 5 years. |
Formulation
Purpose
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (including sneezing, nasal discharge, itching, congestion, and red/watery eyes) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives and skin itching).
Generic Name
DesloratadineScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.