What is AERIUS syrup used for?

With its anti-allergic effects, AERIUS relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (including hayfever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy palate and itchy, red or tearing eyes.

Can I give AERIUS to my baby?

AERIUS® for Children Syrup (Desloratadine 2.5mg/5mL) offers multi-symptom allergy relief and is suitable from 6 months of age for hives and from 12 months of age for allergic rhinitis.

Is AERIUS a good antihistamine?

AERIUS® (5 mg desloratadine) is an antihistamine that delivers multi-symptom allergy relief for 24 hours. Its long-lasting action helps to relieve your allergy symptoms so you can do the things you like, without your allergy symptoms getting in the way.

Can I buy AERIUS over the counter?

It is not available to buy over the counter. Desloratadine can be taken by adults once a day to keep allergy symptoms at bay.

What is an antihistamine do?

Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings. They’re also sometimes used to prevent motion sickness and as a short-term treatment for insomnia.

How do you use Aerius syrup?

In adults and adolescents (12 years of age and over): 10 ml (5 mg) AERIUS Syrup once a day, with or without a meal for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (including intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis) and urticaria.

Is it safe to take Aerius daily?

Do not exceed more than one dose in 24 hours. AERIUS® Double Action 12 Hour should be taken every twelve hours for continuous symptom relief, but the time of day is not known to be important. If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember.

Can I take cetirizine and Aerius together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Aerius and cetirizine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is the side effects of Aerius?

Possible side effects of AERIUS® and AERIUS® Kids are: dry mouth, fatigue, increased appetite, and headache. At the recommended dose, this medicine is not expected to make you drowsy. Drowsiness has been reported very rarely.

How does Aerius work as an antihistamine?

AERIUS belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine. Histamine is produced by the body in response to foreign substances which the body is allergic to.

How often do you need to take Aerius syrup?

One AERIUS tablet or 10mL AERIUS syrup once daily. Your allergic rhinitis symptoms may come and go over time (intermittent) or may occur continuously (persistent). Allergic rhinitis where symptoms appear for less than 4 days per week, or for less than 4 weeks per year is known as Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis (IAR).

What does Aerius 5 mg desloratadine do for You?

AERIUS® (5 mg desloratadine) is an antihistamine that delivers multi-symptom allergy relief for 24 hours. Its long-lasting action helps to relieve your allergy symptoms so you can do the things you like, without your allergy symptoms getting in the way. AERIUS® is non-drowsy so it can help you function normally, both at school and at work.

What kind of preservatives are in Aerius syrup?

AERIUS syrup contains: 1 desloratadine 2.5mg/5mL 2 propylene glycol 3 sorbitol 4 citric acid 5 sodium citrate 6 disodium edetate 7 sucrose 8 bubble gum flavour 9 sunset yellow (E110) 10 water 11 sodium benzoate as preservative More