Deslex may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deslex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Deslex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Because of its low milk levels and lack of sleepiness, use of Deslex would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed babies.
SAFE
Deslex does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Deslex should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Deslex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Deslex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deslex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Deslex 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Deslex belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes.
Deslex may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending o...
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Uses of Deslex
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Deslex
Common
Sleepiness
How to use Deslex
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deslex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Deslex works
Deslex is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
What if you forget to take Deslex?
If you miss a dose of Deslex, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Deslex to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Deslex at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Oral
Allergic conditions
Adult: 5 mg once daily.
Hepatic Impairment: Initially, 5 mg every other day.
Child Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions
Child: 12 years or over : 5 mg once daily.
Child 6-11 years : 2.5 mg once daily.
Child 12 months-5 years : 1.25 mg (2.5 m...
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Renal Dose
Initially, 5 mg every other day.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Severe renal or hepatic failure; children <6 mth, elderly, epilepsy, pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown/not recommended
Pregnancy
The limited available data in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage; t...
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