CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR 2.5 mg/1
desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate · TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE · Organon LLC
CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR is a tablet, extended release containing desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate at 2.5 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Organon LLC.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR
- Generic Name
- desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate
- NDC Code (Product)
78206-120- Manufacturer
- Organon LLC
- Strength
- 2.5 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- NDA021313
- Drug Class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 06/01/2021
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR is a combination product containing a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist and an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for: Relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including nasal congestion, in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis CLARINEX-D ® 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets is indicated for the relief of the nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including nasal congestion, in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets should be administered when the antihistaminic properties of desloratadine and the nasal decongestant properties of pseudoephedrine are desired [see Clinical Pharmacology (12) ].
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablet by the oral route only. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow the tablet whole. For oral use only ( 2 ) Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and over: The recommended dose of CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets is one tablet twice a day. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Adults and Adolescents 12 years of Age and Over The recommended dose of CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets is 1 tablet twice a day, administered approximately 12 hours apart and with or without a meal. Higher doses or increased dosing frequency of CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets have not demonstrated increased effectiveness. Do not exceed the recommended dose as desloratadine and pseudoephedrine, the active components of CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets have been associated with adverse effects at higher doses [see Overdosage (10.1) and (10.2) ].
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets are contraindicated in: Patients with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients, or to loratadine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma Patients with urinary retention Patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy or within fourteen (14) days of stopping such treatment [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] Patients with severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease Hypersensitivity ( 4 ) Narrow-Angle Glaucoma ( 4 ) Urinary Retention ( 4 ) Patients Receiving MAO Inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping such treatment ( 4 ) Severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease. ( 4 )
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No specific interaction studies have been conducted with CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets. Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors: Do not use. May potentiate the effect of pseudoephedrine on vascular system. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets should not be used in patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy or within fourteen (14) days of stopping such treatment because the action of pseudoephedrine a component of CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release tablets on the vascular system may be potentiated by these agents [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. 7.2 Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents The antihypertensive effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents, methyldopa, and reserpine, may be reduced by sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine. Exercise caution when using CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets with these agents. 7.3 Digitalis Increased ectopic pacemaker activity can occur when pseudoephedrine is used concomitantly with digitalis. Exercise caution when using CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets with these agents. 7.4 Inhibitors of Cytochrome P4…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Cardiovascular and Central Nervous System effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Increased intraocular pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Urinary retention in patients with prostatic hypertrophy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Severe Skin Reactions The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥2% of patients) were insomnia, headache, mouth dry, fatigue, somnolence, pharyngitis, dizziness, nausea, and anorexia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Organon LLC, a subsidiary of Organon & Co., at 1-844-674-3200 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety data described below are from 2 clinical trials with CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR Extended Release Tablets…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR used for?
CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR contains desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate. It is a tablet, extended release taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR a controlled substance?
CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR?
The generic name for CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR is desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate. There are no other listed brand versions of desloratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate.
What is the NDC code for CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR 2.5 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR 2.5 mg/1 is 78206-120, listed by Organon LLC.
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