Question of the Week

Question

Question :

Posted On : 01 Aug 2014

can we use desloratidine in alleregic rhinitis in 6 months and older children_?what is yr experience in this age group with desloratidine_? which newer nonsedating antihistamine to be used in LESS than 6 MONTHS pts of allergic rhinitis

Expert Answer :

Answer Discussion :

No answer discussion available.

Answer 1

Desloratidine dose in children less than 2 years of age is not yet established. However a study in BCJP 2007 has shown that Desloratadine syrup offers a safe treatment option for allergic conditions in young children, with suitable doses in those aged more than 6 months -1 year and more than 1 year- less than 2 years of 1.0 mg {2.0 ml} and 1.25 mg {2.5 ml}, respectively. It is currently not recommended for use in children less than 6 months of age.

Question of the Week

Home

Partner Sites