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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

In case of overdose, contact your Poison Control Centre, doctor or pharmacist immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

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

In case of overdose, contact your Poison Control Centre, doctor or pharmacist immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

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.

Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them
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.

Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them
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.

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