Clarinex (desloratadine) developed by CIMA Labs are light blue, round, film coated tablets containing 5 mg desloratadine, an antihistamine, to be orally administered. It also contains the following excipients: dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, talc, carnauba wax, white wax, coating material consisting of lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake.

Clarinex Syrup is a clear orange colored liquid containing 0.5 mg/1mL desloratadine. The syrup contains the following inactive ingredients such as: propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, citric acid (anhydrous), sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium benzoate, disodium edetate, purified water. Apart from this, it also contains granulated sugar, natural and artificial flavor for bubble gum and FDC Yellow #6 dye.

Clarinex-D is an antihistamine. It works against the physically occurring chemical histamine in the body. Clarinex-D prevents sneezing; runny nose; watery eyes, itching; and other allergic symptoms. Clarinex-D is used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions

The Clarinex brand of desloratadine orally-disintegrating tablets are light red, flat-faced, round, speckled tablets with an ?A? debossed on one side for the Clarinex 5 mg tablets and a ?K? debossed on one side for the 2.5 mg tablets. Each Tablet contains either 5 mg or 2.5 mg of desloratadine. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, butylated methacrylate copolymer, crospovidone, aspartame, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, ferric oxide red and tutti frutti flavoring.

Side Effects of Clarinex

An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat; or seizures; insomnia, dry mouth or discoloration of urine.