What is Aerius desloratadine 5 mg used for?

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.

How do you use Aerius desloratadine?

Tablets: The usual recommended dose of desloratadine tablets for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 5 mg once daily. It may be taken with or without food. Syrup: The usual recommended dose of desloratadine syrup for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 10 mL (5 mg) once daily.

When is the best time to take Aerius?

When is the best time to take AERIUS®? AERIUS® lasts 24-hours so it can be taken at any time of day. If you forget to take it at the same time, don’t worry, just take the dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than one dose in 24 hours.

Is desloratadine the same as Aerius?

Desloratadine (trade name Clarinex and Aerius) is a tricyclic H1 antagonist that is used to treat allergies. It is an active metabolite of loratadine.

How quickly does Desloratadine work?

It is also use to relieve the symptoms of allergic skin conditions (e.g., chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as skin itch and hives. Desloratadine usually starts to work within 75 minutes and lasts for 24 hours.

What are the side effects of desloratadine?

Desloratadine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache.
• nausea.
• diarrhea.
• dizziness.
• sore throat.
• dry mouth.
• muscle pain.
• extreme tiredness.

How quickly does desloratadine work?

What time should I take desloratadine?

Methods. Patients ≥ 18 years, with seasonal allergic rhinitis received desloratadine 5 mg orally once daily in the morning (AM-group) or evening (PM-group) for two weeks. Rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sneezing and eye symptoms were scored morning and evening.

What is desloratadine used to treat?

Desloratadine is used in adults and children to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. It is also used to relieve symptoms of urticaria (hives; red, itchy raised areas of the skin), including itching and rash.