Desmont Tablet

Composition of Desmont Tablet

Desmont Tablet contains Montelukast (10mg) + Desloratadine (5mg). It belongs to the H1-antihistamine class of medicines.

Uses of Desmont Tablet

Desmont Tablet is used in the treatment of sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.

Key benefits

• Relieves allergy symptoms
• non-sedating
• long-lasting effect
• improves quality of life

How Desmont Tablet works

Desmont Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast, which treats sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Desloratadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

How to take Desmont Tablet

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. Desmont Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Desmont Tablet

Most side effects of Desmont are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dry mouth
• fatigue
• headache
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Desmont Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with liver impairment, not recommended for use in children under 12 years without medical advice.

Do not take Desmont if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with alcohol, sedatives, and other antihistamines.

How to store Desmont Tablet

Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture.

Expert advice for Desmont Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

XEMEX PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory

Drug class:

H1-antihistamine