What is AERIUS desloratadine 5 mg used for?

What is AERIUS desloratadine 5 mg used for?

Aerius is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergy, for example, hay fever or allergy to dust mites) or urticaria (a skin condition caused by an allergy, with symptoms including itching and hives). The medicine can only be obtained with a prescription.

What is Desloratadine Mylan used for?

Desloratadine is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, itching, and runny nose. Desloratadine is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions. Desloratadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Does desloratadine make you sleep?

Desloratadine does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses. However, do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

What are the side effects of AERIUS 5mg?

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

• Dizziness.
• dry mouth.
• dysmenorrhea, such as, difficult or painful menstruation.
• dyspepsia, such as, acid or sour stomach, belching, heartburn, indigestion, stomach discomfort , upset or pain,
• fatigue, such as, unusual tiredness or weakness.

Does Aerius cause sleep?

AERIUS is unlikely to make you drowsy. If you are drowsy, do not drive a car or work with machinery. Stop taking AERIUS 48 hours before you have any skin tests.

How good is Aerius?

Aerius has an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 14% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 57% reported a negative effect. Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling, or to remove inappropriate language and content.

Can you take desloratadine everyday?

Adults and children 12 years of age and older—2 teaspoonfuls (5 milligrams [mg] in 10 milliliters [mL]) once a day. Children 6 to 11 years of age—1 teaspoonful (2.5 mg in 5 mL) once a day. Children 4 to 5 years of age—½ teaspoonful (1.25 mg in 2.5 mL) once a day.

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.

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 you drink on Aerius?

In a clinical pharmacology trial Aerius taken concomitantly with alcohol did not potentiate the performance impairing effects of alcohol (see section 5.1). Desloratadine was not teratogenic in animal studies. The safe use of the drug during pregnancy has not been established.

How good is AERIUS?

Does AERIUS stop itching?

AERIUS® provides fast and effective relief from allergy symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffiness, itchy, tearing and redness of the eyes, itchy palate, itchy ears, itchy throat and allergic cough.