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Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-3840 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg
NAFDAC number
B4-3840
Active ingredient
Desloratadine
Strength
5 mg
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Tamar & Pharez Nig Ltd
Approved
21 Dec 2020
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
20 Dec 2025
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

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  • Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-3840). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for desloratadine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

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. …

Possible side effects

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. …

Do not use if

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 )

Warnings

• Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, edema, dyspnea, and anaphylaxis have been reported. In such cases, stop Desloratadine Tablets at once and consider alternative treatments. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, edema, dyspnea, and anaphylaxis have been reported after administration of desloratadine. If such a reaction occurs, therapy with Desloratadine Tablets should be stopped and alternative treatment should be considered. [ See Adverse Reactions (6.2) .]

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited available data with Desloratadine in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. …

Storage

Storage • Desloratadine Tablets: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Heat sensitive. Avoid exposure at or above 30°C (86°F). …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg

What is in Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg?

Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg contains Desloratadine (5 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-3840, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-3840, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Desloratadine Tablets 5 mg used for?

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 (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for desloratadine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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