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DESLORATADINE 5 mg/1

DESLORATADINE · TABLET, FILM COATED · Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2 Recalls on Record
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DESLORATADINE is a tablet, film coated containing desloratadine at 5 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
DESLORATADINE
Generic Name
DESLORATADINE
NDC Code (Product)
68180-153
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Strength
5 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA078352
Drug Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
02/25/2013

Recall History

2 Recalls on Record
Class II07/02/2013

Aidapak Services, LLC

Labeling: Label Mixup: DESLORATADINE, Tablet, 5 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: ASCORBIC ACID, Tablet, 250 mg, NDC 00904052260, Pedigree: AD30180_28, EXP: 5/9/2014.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II12/20/2023

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desloratadine impurity result exceeded the acceptable intake limit.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

fatigue372 reports
drug ineffective349 reports
dyspnoea334 reports
nausea319 reports
pruritus313 reports
diarrhoea293 reports
headache279 reports
vomiting274 reports
off label use268 reports
rash266 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desloratadine Tablets are a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist indicated for: • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms in patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1.1 ) • Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms in patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1.2 ) • Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: symptomatic relief of pruritus, reduction in the number of hives, and size of hives in patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine 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.

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Desloratadine Tablets may be taken without regard to meals. Dosage (by age): Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Over: • Desloratadine Tablets - one 5 mg tablet once daily ( 2 ) 2.1 Adults and Adolescents 12 Years of Age and Over The recommended dose of Desloratadine Tablets is one 5-mg tablet once daily. 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 [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Desloratadine Tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this medication or to any of its ingredients or to loratadine [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. • Hypersensitivity ( 4 , 6.2 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Inhibitors of Cytochrome P450 3A4 In controlled clinical studies co-administration of desloratadine with ketoconazole, erythromycin, or azithromycin resulted in increased plasma concentrations of desloratadine and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of desloratadine. [ See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) .] 7.2 Fluoxetine In controlled clinical studies co-administration of desloratadine with fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), resulted in increased plasma concentrations of desloratadine and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of desloratadine. [ See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) .] 7.3 Cimetidine In controlled clinical studies co-administration of desloratadine with cimetidine, a histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist, resulted in increased plasma concentrations of desloratadine and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of desloratadine. [ See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) . ]

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: • Hypersensitivity reactions. [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) .] • The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥2% of adult and adolescent patients with allergic rhinitis and greater than placebo) were pharyngitis, dry mouth, myalgia, fatigue, somnolence, dysmenorrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-888-848-3593 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. Adults and Adolescents Allergic Rhinitis: In multiple-dose placebo-controlled trials, 2834 patients ages 12 years or older received Desloratadine Tablets at doses of 2.5 mg to 20 mg daily, of whom 1655 patients received the recommended daily dose of 5 mg. In patients receiving 5 mg daily, the rate of adverse events was similar between Desloratadine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DESLORATADINE used for?

DESLORATADINE contains DESLORATADINE. It is a tablet, film coated taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is DESLORATADINE a controlled substance?

DESLORATADINE is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for DESLORATADINE?

The generic name for DESLORATADINE is DESLORATADINE. There are 8 other brand versions of DESLORATADINE.

What is the NDC code for DESLORATADINE 5 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for DESLORATADINE 5 mg/1 is 68180-153, listed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc..