What is Dexlor-MD?
Dexlor-MD is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dexlor-MD is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.
Dexlor-MD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dexlor-MD indications
1.1 Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Dexlor-MD Tablets are indicated for the relief of the nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older.
1.2 Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Dexlor-MD Tablets are indicated for the relief of the nasal and non-nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older.
1.3 Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Dexlor-MD Tablets are indicated for the symptomatic relief of pruritus, reduction in the number of hives, and size of hives, in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria 12 years of age and older.
How should I use Dexlor-MD?
Use Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets by mouth with or without food.
- Do not remove the blister from the outer pouch until you are ready to take Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets. Make sure that your hands are dry when you open the blister pack. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Peel back the foil on the blister pack and place the tablet on your tongue. The tablet dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets may be taken with or without water. Take the tablet immediately after opening the blister pack. Do not store the removed tablet for future use.
- If you miss a dose of Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dexlor-MD orally disintegrating tablets.
Uses of Dexlor-MD in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Allergic rhinitis: Relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal (SAR) and perennial (PAR) allergic rhinitis
Urticaria: Symptomatic relief of pruritus, reduction in number of hives, and reduction in size of hives associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU)
Off Label Uses
NSAID-associated urticaria (prophylaxis)
Data from a retrospective study with a limited number of patients suggest that Dexlor-MD may be beneficial for prophylactic therapy in patients with NSAID-associated urticaria prior to receiving a strong COX-1 inhibitor. Additional trials may be needed to further define the role of Dexlor-MD in this setting.
Dexlor-MD description
Dexlor-MD Tab: Each tablet contains 5.0 mg of Dexlor-MD.
Dexlor-MD Syr: Each mL of Dexlor-MD syrup contains 500 mcg of Dexlor-MD.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Dexlor-MD Tab: Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, talc, blue color film-coat material, clear film coat material, white wax and carnauba wax.
Dexlor-MD dosage
Dexlor-MD Dosage
Generic name: Dexlor-MD 5mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated; oral solution
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Although an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of Dexlor-MD may be available in the marketplace, Dexlor-MD® RediTabs® Tablets are no longer marketed.
Dexlor-MD Tablets,
Oral Solution, or RediTabs Tablets may be taken without regard to meals. Place Dexlor-MD (Dexlor-MD) RediTabs 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.
The age-appropriate dose of Dexlor-MD
Oral Solution should be administered with a commercially available measuring dropper or syringe that is calibrated to deliver 2 mL and 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon).
Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Over
The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD Tablets or Dexlor-MD Tablets is one 5-mg tablet once daily. The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD
Oral Solution is 2 teaspoonfuls (5 mg in 10 mL) once daily.
Children 6 to 11 Years of Age
The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD
Oral Solution is 1 teaspoonful (2.5 mg in 5 mL) once daily. The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD Tablets is one 2.5-mg tablet once daily.
Children 12 Months to 5 Years of Age
The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD
Oral Solution is ½ teaspoonful (1.25 mg in 2.5 mL) once daily.
Children 6 to 11 Months of Age
The recommended dose of Dexlor-MD
Oral Solution is 2 mL (1 mg) once daily.
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.
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Dexlor-MD interactions
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Inhibitors Of Cytochrome P450 3A4
In controlled clinical studies co-administration of Dexlor-MD with ketoconazole, erythromycin, or azithromycin resulted in increased plasma concentrations of Dexlor-MD and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of Dexlor-MD.
Fluoxetine
In controlled clinical studies co-administration of Dexlor-MD with fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), resulted in increased plasma concentrations of Dexlor-MD and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of Dexlor-MD.
Cimetidine
In controlled clinical studies co-administration of Dexlor-MD with cimetidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist, resulted in increased plasma concentrations of Dexlor-MD and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of Dexlor-MD.
Drug Abuse And Dependence
There is no information to indicate that abuse or dependency occurs with Dexlor-MD Tablets.
Dexlor-MD side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Dexlor-MD?
In clinical trials in a range of indications including allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria, at the recommended dose of 5 mg daily, undesirable effects with Dexlor-MD tablets were reported in 3 % of patients in excess of those treated with placebo. The most frequent adverse events reported in excess of placebo were fatigue (1.2 %), dry mouth (0.8 %), and headache (0.6 %).
Very rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis and rash) tachycardia, palpitations, psychomotor hyperactivity, seizures, elevations of liver enzymes, hepatitis, and increased bilirubin have been reported during the marketing of Dexlor-MD.
Dexlor-MD Syr: In clinical trials in a paediatric population, Dexlor-MD Syrup was administered to a total of 246 children aged 6 months through 11 years. The overall incidence of adverse events in children 2 through 11 years of age was similar for Dexlor-MD Syrup and the placebo groups. In infants and toddlers aged 6 to 23 months, the most frequent adverse events reported in excess of placebo were diarrhea (3.7%), fever (2.3%) and insomnia (2.3%).
Dexlor-MD contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Dexlor-MD?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to Dexlor-MD or to loratadine (Claritin).
Before taking Dexlor-MD, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.
Dexlor-MD disintegrating tablets (Dexlor-MD) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of Dexlor-MD if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Active ingredient matches for Dexlor-MD:
List of Dexlor-MD substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Dexlor | |
Dexlor 5mg Tablet MD (La Med India) | $ 0.07 |
DEXLY (India) | |
DEXLY Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg / 10 units (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
Dexly 5mg TAB / 10 (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
5 mg x 10's (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
Dexly 5 mg Tablet (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
DEXLY 5MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.33 |
DEXLY tab 5 mg x 10's (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
Dexly 5mg TAB / 10 (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
Dexly 5mg Tablet (Hetero Healthcare Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
DEZLORID | |
DEZLORID 10 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.64 |
DEZLORID 5 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.70 |
Dezlorid 10mg Tablet (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.06 |
Dezlorid 5mg Tablet (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.07 |
Dictrin (Pakistan) | |
Dihengsai (China) | |
Dilora (India) | |
Dilora 5mg TAB / 10 (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.42 |
5 mg x 10's (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.42 |
Dilora 5 mg Tablet (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.04 |
Dilora 50+500 Tablet (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.02 |
DILORA tab 5 mg x 10's (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.48 |
DISITCH | |
Dislen (Uruguay) | |
DISLOR (India) | |
DISLOR tab 5 mg x 10's (Daksh) | $ 0.47 |
Dometin (Vietnam) | |
Dometin 5 mg x 1 Blister x 10 Tablet (Nycomed) | |
Dometin 5 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet (Nycomed) | |
Dora (Bangladesh) | |
Doxafin (Turkey) | |
Doxtadin (Bosnia & Herzegowina) | |
Dozanavir (Vietnam) | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 6 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 10 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 1 Bottle 100 Tablet | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 1 Bottle 250 Tablet | |
Dozanavir 5 mg x 1 Bottle 500 Tablet | |
DYL (India) | |
DYL Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg / 10 units (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
Dyl 5mg FC-TAB / 10 (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
5 mg x 10's (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
DYL 5 mg Tablet (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
DYL 5MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.44 |
DYL film-coated tab 5 mg x 10's (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
Dyl 5mg FC-TAB / 10 (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
Dyl 5mg Tablet (Ajanta Pharma Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
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References
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- DrugBank. "Desloratadine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00967 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Dexlor-MD are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Dexlor-MD. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
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No survey data has been collected yet1 consumer reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Dexlor-MD before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 5 days and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Dexlor-MD. To get the time effectiveness of using Dexlor-MD drug by other patients, please click here.
Users | % | ||
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5 days | 1 | 100.0% |
2 consumers reported age
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16-29 | 1 | 50.0% | |
30-45 | 1 | 50.0% |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology