Details for: AERIUS / AERIUS KIDS
Company: BAYER INC
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Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
AERIUS®
AERIUS provides:
- fast 24 hour effective relief from seasonal allergies (trees, grass, pollen and ragweed) and year round allergies (dust mites, animal dander and moulds) resulting in symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffiness; itchy palate; itchy ears; itchy throat; allergic cough; as well as swollen, itchy, burning, watery and red eyes.
- fast and effective relief of allergic skin conditions, such as skin itch and hives.
AERIUS® KIDS
AERIUS KIDS provides:
- fast 24 hour effective relief from seasonal allergies (trees, grass, pollen and ragweed) and year round allergies (dust mites, animal dander and moulds) resulting in symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffiness; itchy palate; itchy ears; itchy throat; allergic cough; as well as swollen, itchy, burning, watery and red eyes.
- fast and effective relief of allergic skin conditions, such as skin itch and hives.
What it does
AERIUS®
AERIUS is a product proven to work in multiple ways.
Its’ anti-allergic action and anti-inflammatory
properties provide a multi defense against allergy
symptoms. AERIUS is a long-acting antihistamine
that blocks the action of histamine.
AERIUS has anti-inflammatory properties that also
help by reducing swelling and related symptoms such
as nasal congestion, redness and hives.
Most people will feel relief of allergy symptoms
within 75 minutes of taking AERIUS.
Symptom relief will be maintained for 24 hours.
AERIUS does not cause drowsiness.
AERIUS can be used by people with mild to moderate
asthma.
AERIUS® KIDS
AERIUS KIDS is a product proven to work in multiple
ways. Its’ anti-allergic action and anti-inflammatory
properties provide a multi defense against allergy
symptoms. AERIUS KIDS is a long-acting
antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine.
AERIUS KIDS has anti-inflammatory properties that
also help by reducing swelling and related symptoms
such as nasal congestion, redness and hives.
Most people will feel relief of allergy symptoms
within 75 minutes of taking AERIUS KIDS.
Symptom relief will be maintained for 24 hours.
AERIUS KIDS does not cause drowsiness.
AERIUS KIDS can be used by people with mild to
moderate asthma.
When it should not be used
AERIUS®
AERIUS should not be used:
- if you are allergic to desloratadine or to any of the other product ingredients (See What the nonmedicinal ingredients are).
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
AERIUS® KIDS
AERIUS KIDS should not be used:
- if you are allergic to desloratadine or to any of the other product ingredients (See What the nonmedicinal ingredients are).
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
What the medicinal ingredient is
AERIUS®
Desloratadine
AERIUS® KIDS
Desloratadine
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
AERIUS®
Carnauba wax, corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide.
AERIUS® KIDS
Bubblegum flavour, citric acid anhydrous, disodium edetate, dye FD&C Yellow No.6, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucrose.
What dosage form it comes in
AERIUS®
Tablets, 5 mg
AERIUS® KIDS
Syrup 0.5 mg/mL
Warnings and precautions
AERIUS®
Serious Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
BEFORE you use AERIUS talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- have liver or kidney disease
- plan to become pregnant
- have medical or family history of seizures
AERIUS® KIDS
Serious Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
BEFORE you use AERIUS KIDS talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- liver or kidney disease
- medical or family history of seizures
Interactions with this medication
AERIUS®
AERIUS may affect the way other medicines work,
and other medicines may affect how AERIUS works.
If you are taking any medication, it is important to ask
your doctor or pharmacist before taking AERIUS.
AERIUS® KIDS
AERIUS KIDS may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how AERIUS KIDS works. If you are taking any medication, it is important to ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking AERIUS KIDS.
Proper use of this medication
AERIUS®
Usual Dose
Adults and children (12 years of age and older): Swallow one tablet with water, once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Overdose
Missed Dose
If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than one dose in 24 hours.
AERIUS® KIDS
Usual Dose
Children 6 to 11 years of age: Swallow 1 teaspoonful
(5 mL), once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Children 2 to 5 years of age: Swallow 1/2 teaspoonful
(2.5 mL), once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Do not give AERIUS KIDS syrup to children between
2 and 12 years of age for longer than 14 days unless
recommended by your doctor.
Overdose
Missed Dose
If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than one dose in 24 hours.
Side effects and what to do about them
AERIUS®
Along with its desired effects, AERIUS may cause
undesirable effects.
Side effects that may occur include, dry mouth,
fatigue, increased appetite and headache.
At the recommended dose, this medicine is not
expected to affect your ability to drive or use
machines. Drowsiness has been reported very rarely.
Although most people do not experience drowsiness,
it is recommended not to engage in activities requiring
mental alertness, such as driving a car or operating
machinery until you have established your own
response to the medicinal product.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist only if severe | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist in all cases | Stop taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Rare | |||
| Allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat and difficulty in breathing) | ✔ | ||
| Fast heart rate or heart palpitations | ✔ | ||
| Restlessness with increased body movement | ✔ | ||
| Seizures | ✔ | ||
| Liver dysfunction - i.e. inflammation of the liver (appearance of jaundice - yellowing of the skin) | ✔ | ||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking AERIUS, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
AERIUS® KIDS
Along with its desired effects, AERIUS KIDS may
cause undesirable effects.
Side effects that may occur include, 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. Although most people do not
experience drowsiness, it is recommended not to
engage in activities requiring mental alertness until
you have established your own response to the
medicinal product.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist only if severe | Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist in all cases | Stop taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Rare | |||
| Allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of lips, tongue, face, throat and difficulty in breathing) | ✔ | ||
| Fast heart rate or heart palpitations | ✔ | ||
| Restlessness with increased body movement | ✔ | ||
| Seizures | ✔ | ||
| Liver dysfunction - i.e. inflammation of the liver (appearance of jaundice - yellowing of the skin) | ✔ | ||
| Children - Uncommon | |||
| Urinary tract infection | ✔ | ||
| Fever, headache, viral infection, varicella (chicken pox), and rash | ✔ | ||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking AERIUS KIDS, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store
AERIUS®
Store between 15° and 30°C.
Protect tablets from excessive moisture.
AERIUS® KIDS
Store between 15° and 30°C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
- Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or
- Mail to:
Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada
Postal Locator 0701E
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffectTM Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.
NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
AERIUS®
http://www.Bayer.ca.
This leaflet was prepared by Bayer Inc., Mississauga,
ON, L4W 5R6
Last revised: May 3rd, 2019
www.aerius.ca
®TM see www.bayer.ca/tm-mc
® Registered trademark, used under licence.
AERIUS® KIDS
This document plus the full product monograph,
prepared for health professionals can be found at:
http://www.Bayer.ca.
This leaflet was prepared Bayer Inc., Mississauga,
ON, L4W 5R6
Last revised: May 3rd, 2019
www.aerius.ca
® TM see www.bayer.ca/tm-mc
® Registered trademark, used under licence.