Clarinex is widely used and popular because of its non-drowsy characteristic. Many antihistamines tell users to avoid machinery or driving while taking it, but Clarinex does not. This drug was also the first to boast that grapefruit juice did not affect its absorption.
Schering Plough and Sepracor have settled a patent dispute with Indian generics maker Dr. Reddy's over Clarinex. The settlement brings forward the end of patent exclusivity on Clarinex to 2012. Previously, the assumption had been that Schering's exclusivity with Clarinex would last until 2020.
NURSING MOTHERS:Desloratadine passes into breast milk and should therefore be used with caution in nursing mothers.
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