Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

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10 Tablet(s) in Strip

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Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets Description

Deskast is used to reduce and treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis like sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, blockage in airways and watery eyes, which may be seasonal or non-seasonal. It contains a c

ombination of montelukast and desloratadine, an antiallergic medicine as its active ingredients. It blocks the effects of chemical substances which are responsible for allergic symptoms. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. You may take it with or without food. Before starting the treatment with Deskast tablet, inform your doctor about all the past medical condition and medication history in detail.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹236.81
You Save	₹20.59 (8% on MRP)
Contains	Desloratadine(5.0 Mg) + Montelukast(10.0 Mg)
Uses	Allergic rhinitis, Cold and Flu, Sneezing/Running nose
Side effects	Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Therapy	ANTI-ASTHMATIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Deskast tablet is used for adults to reduce the symptoms of allergies such as sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and watery eyes. This condition is termed allergic rhinitis. It can be seasonal or non-...

Contraindications of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

If you are allergic to desloratadine, montelukast or any other ingredients of Deskast tablet.

Side effects of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Fatigue
Sleepiness

Precautions and Warnings of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Deskast Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the effects of Deskast tablets in human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is really needed. You should consult your doctor before starting this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or plan to have a child.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Deskast Tablet while breastfeeding?

Deskast tablet passes into human milk and can be harmful to the newborn baby. Thus, either this medicine or breastfeeding should be discontinued. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Deskast Tablet?

Deskast tablet may make you dizzy, feel sleepy, and may affect your vision. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Deskast Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Deskast tablet, as it may worsen this medicine's side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from liver or kidney problems.
You have asthma or your breathing gets worse.
You have a history of seizures (fits).
You are using medicines for allergies (corticosteroids) like Prednisone and Prednisolone.
You are using painkillers like aspirin. You suffer from a psychiatric illness.
You suffer from a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria. The medicine must be not used as it may produce side effects.
You suffer from aggressiveness, difficulty in sleeping, hallucinations, memory disturbances, depression, anxiety, disorientation, dream abnormality, irritability, suicidal thinking and behaviour durin...
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The symptoms do not improve even after using the medicine or you experience symptoms like flu illness, numbness sensation in hands or feet and rashes and hypersensitivity reactions.
Deskast tablet must not be used for children and adolescents.

Mode of Action of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

How Does It Work?

A chemical called leukotriene, when released in the human body, produces swelling in the airway, inflammation in the lungs (oedema and damage), and windpipe muscle contractions. Montelukast tablet wor...
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Another chemical called histamine is responsible for allergy-related symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, watering from eyes, and rashes. Desloratadine blocks the effects of this histamine and improves...
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Directions for Use of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Take Deskast tablet with sufficient water. You can consume it with or without food. Don't break, cut or chew this medicine.
You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.

Interactions of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of the tablet along with medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy (phenytoin), anxiety or sleeplessness (phenobarbital), tuberculosis and other infections (rifampicin) decreases the ef...
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Concomitant use of the medicine with gemfibrozil (used to lower fats or cholesterol levels in the body) may increase the side effects of Deskast tablet.
Some medicines affect the way Deskast tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.

Storage and disposal of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Store Deskast tablet below 25°C in the original package away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children and pets.
Do not throw away any medicines in the toilet or pour them into the drain, discard them properly.

Dosage of Deskast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Overdose

Deskast tablet overdose is headache, vomiting, stomach pain, increased thirst, sleepiness, hyperactivity, and abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms or in case of an overdose, contact...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Deskast tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one. Do not take double medicine to make up f...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I stop taking Deskast tablet if I start feeling better?

A: No, your doctor may have prescribed this medicine to prevent allergic rhinitis. If you stop this medicine before the recommendation, your symptoms may worsen. You should complete the course of treatment and should not stop this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Q: Can I get dryness of mouth with the use of Deskast?

A: Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Deskast medicine. It would help if you frequently rinse your mouth and keep good oral hygiene.

Q: Can I take Deskast Tablet for asthma?

A: Montelukast in Deskast, stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation) making breathing easier and preventing asthma attacks. This medicine is useful in preventing asthma attacks. It is not useful to treat a sudden or acute asthma attack.

Q: Will Deskast be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

A: Taking this medicine more than the stated dose cause adverse effects like vomiting, stomach pain, increased thirst, sleepiness, stomach ache etc. Therefore, you should take Deskast tablets exactly as the doctor advises to take it.

Q: Is Deskast tablet effective for cough?

A: No, Deskast is not effective for cough. A cough could be due to different causes and hence it would be best to take a doctor's advice before taking any medicine to treat cough. This medicine is used to treat allergic rhinitis.

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Product Details

Brand

DESKAST

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

30/05/2026

Manufacturer Details

Last Updated on: 28 Mar 2023 | 12:13 AM (IST)

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