{"id":4924,"date":"2020-12-03T10:44:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T10:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4924"},"modified":"2021-08-11T07:32:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T07:32:34","slug":"aerius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/aerius\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerius &#8211; Desloratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Film-coated tablet 5 mg&nbsp;<br>(light blue, round, marked SP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Aerius is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Aerius is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius contains desloratadine which is an&nbsp;antihistamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Aerius works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius is an anti-allergic medicine that does not make you drowsy.&nbsp;It helps keep your allergic reactions and their symptoms under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to use Aerius<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius relieves the symptoms of allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal mucosa caused by&nbsp;allergies, such as hay fever or&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;to dust mites) in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.&nbsp;These symptoms include sneezing, runny or itchy nose, palate itching, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius is also used to relieve symptoms associated with&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;(a skin condition caused by&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;).&nbsp;These symptoms include&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and&nbsp;hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relieving these symptoms lasts all day and helps you maintain normal daily activities and normal sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before taking Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to desloratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to&nbsp;loratadine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Aerius:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function.<\/li><li>if you or someone in your family has had seizures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known&nbsp;interactions&nbsp;between Aerius and other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aerius with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful if you take Aerius with alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking Aerius is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no fertility data for men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the recommended&nbsp;dose, this medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;Although most people do not feel drowsy, it is recommended that you do not perform activities that require sharp attention, such as driving a vehicle or using machinery until you know how you react to the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aerius contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius tablets contain&nbsp;lactose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and adolescents 12 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet once a day with water, with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet is swallowed whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the length of the treatment, your doctor will determine the type of allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;you are suffering from and decide how long to take Aerius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;is recurrent (presence of symptoms for less than 4 days a week or for less than 4 weeks), your doctor will recommend a treatment schedule based on the assessment of your medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;is persistent (presence of symptoms for 4 days or more per week and for more than 4 weeks) then your doctor may recommend a longer-term treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;urticaria, the duration of treatment may vary from patient to patient and you should therefore follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Aerius than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Aerius as prescribed for you.&nbsp;No serious problems are to be expected in case of accidental overdose.&nbsp;However, if you take more Aerius than you were told to, talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the right time, take it as soon as possible and then go back to&nbsp;your&nbsp;regular&nbsp;dosing schedule.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the marketing of Aerius, cases of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and swelling) have been reported in very rare cases.&nbsp;If you have any of these serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is, stop taking the drug and seek immediate&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;medical attention.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;in adults, the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;were about the same as with an inactive tablet.&nbsp;However, fatigue,&nbsp;dry mouth,&nbsp;and headache were reported more often than with an inactive tablet.&nbsp;In adolescents, the headache was the most commonly reported&nbsp;side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with Aerius, the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (the following may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the marketing of Aerius, the following&nbsp;side effects have&nbsp;been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: the following may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>severe allergic reactionsfast heartbeatvomitingdizzinessmuscle painrestlessness with increased body movement<\/td><td>rashstomach acheupset stomachdrowsinesshallucinationshepatitis<\/td><td>throbbing or irregular heartbeatnauseadiarrheadifficulty sleepingseizuresabnormal liver function tests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>unusual weakness<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin and\/or eyes<\/li><li>increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, even in sunlight and to UV light, for example for UV light in solarium<\/li><li>changes in how the heartbeats<\/li><li>deviant behavior<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><li>weight gain, increased appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>slow heartbeat<\/li><li>changes in how the heartbeats<\/li><li>deviant behavior<\/li><li>aggression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Aerius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the blister after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice any change in the appearance of the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is desloratadine 5 mg<\/li><li>The other ingredients are calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, talc.&nbsp;The tablet coating contains film coating (containing&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 400, indigotin (E132)), clear coating (containing hypromellose, macrogol 400), carnauba wax, white wax.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerius 5 mg film-coated tablets are packaged in blisters in packs of 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21, 30, 50, 90 or 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waarderweg 39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2031 BN Haarlem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer: SP Labo NV, Industriepark 30, B-2220 Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Belgium \/ Belgique \/ Belgien<\/strong>MSD Belgium BVBA \/ SPRLTel: +32 (0) 27766211dpoc_belux@merck.com<\/td><td><strong>Lithuania<\/strong>UAB Merck Sharp &amp; DohmeTel.&nbsp;+ 370 5 278 02 47msd_lietuva@merck.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>Mark Harp and Doom Bulgaria BulgariaTel: +359 2 819 3737info-msdbg@merck.com<\/td><td><strong>Luxembourg \/ Luxemburg<\/strong>MSD Belgium BVBA \/ SPRLTel: +32 (0) 27766211dpoc_belux@merck.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme sroTel: +420 233 010 111dpoc_czechslovak@merck.com<\/td><td><strong>Hungary<\/strong>MSD Pharma Hungary Kft.Tel .: +36 1 888 5300hungary_msd@merck.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong>MSD Danmark ApSTel: + 45 4482 4000dkmail@merck.com<\/td><td><strong>Malta<\/strong>Merck Sharp &amp; 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