Desobit M Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an allergic response to certain foods or pollen, pet dander, or other allergens. Allergic condition varies from person to person. It is typically characterized by allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes.

Desobit M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Desobit M Tablet are abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth. These side effects usually go away without any medical treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take Desobit M Tablet if you are allergic to Desloratadine, Montelukast, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Desobit M Tablet , inform your doctor about all the allergies you have, if any. Desobit M Tablet is not recommended in patients who have medical or family history of seizures, kidney failure, and phenylketonuria (an inherited disease that causes a build-up of amino acid phenylalanine in the body). Desobit M Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Desobit M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Together, Desobit M Tablet improves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, etc. 

• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomition
• Fatigue
• Irritability

If you notice any behavioral changes while taking Desobit M Tablet , inform your doctor immediately. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Desobit M Tablet 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Do not stop taking Desobit M Tablet abruptly even if you feel better, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as itching, burning sensations, or runny nose.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Desobit M Tablet may interact with medications used to treat fits (phenobarbital and phenytoin), an antidepressant (fluoxetine), antacid (cimetidine), pain killer (aspirin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antifungal medication (ketoconazole), antibiotics (azithromycin and erythromycin), a medicine used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), and medicine used to high cholesterol (gemfibrozil).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Desobit M Tablet . 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Desobit M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with seizures, kidney diseases, and phenylketonuria (an inherited disease that causes a build-up of amino acid phenylalanine in the body).

• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• FLUOXETINE
• CIMETIDINE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• AZITHROMYCIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• GEMFIBROZIL
• ASPIRIN

• Stay hydrated, as it is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate runny nose and sneezing.

• Avoid stress as the immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

• Avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc., and also certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.

• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

• Stop taking Desobit M Tablet and inform your doctor or the person before undergoing any tests.

Allergic rhinitis: It is also called hay fever. It occurs when the immune system responds to foreign elements that are typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’, and examples may include pollen, pet dander, dust mites, etc. Symptoms include itching, watery eyes, swelling around the eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. It is usually identified by performing a skin prick test and allergen-specific immunoglobulin (IgE) antibody test.