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The article was professionally consulted by Pharmacist Huynh Xuan Loc - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Aerius is the brand name of the drug whose active ingredient is desloratadine. Desloratadine is a drug belonging to the H1 antihistamine group with anti-allergic effects, reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes. The drug also works to reduce itching, urticaria on the skin caused by allergies.
1. Is Aerius an antibiotic and for how long?
Aerius or desloratadine is not an antibiotic. The drug only helps to relieve allergy symptoms, does not change the cause of the disease, so the duration of medication can be only a few days but sometimes longer depending on the time of exposure to the allergen.
Therefore, identifying and avoiding allergens such as pollen, dust, food, other drugs, cosmetics... is the way to help the disease be treated definitively.
2. Dosage for Aerius for adults and children?
Aerius is available in the market as a 5mg tablet and a 0.5mg/ml syrup. Medicines are sold over-the-counter at pharmacies, but in some cases, a doctor or pharmacist's consultation is still required, especially in cases of persistent and prolonged illness.
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3. Dosage of the drug is based on age
Adults and adolescents (> 12 years old): One 5mg or 10ml (5mg) Aerius syrup tablet, taken once a day; Children from 6 to 11 years old: 5ml (2.5mg) Aerius syrup, taken once a day; Children from 1 to 5 years old: 2.5ml (1.25mg) Aerius syrup, taken once a day; Children from 6 months to 11 months old: 2ml (1mg) Aerius syrup, taken once a day. The drug can be taken with or without meals. The above dosage reflects the usual dose used; In some cases, the dose may be changed depending on the consideration and decision of the treating physician based on the patient's condition.
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4. What are the side effects of Aerius?
In general, the drug is safe to use for both children and adults. Severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, urticaria and swelling are very rare. Common side effects from taking the drug include fatigue, dry mouth, and headache.
Other possible but very rare side effects include rash, pounding or irregular heartbeat, fast heartbeat, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, muscle pain... Taking the medicine within the recommended dose range of the drug can help reduce the risk of these side effects.
The drug is also recommended with caution when used in people with kidney failure or when used in patients with a history or family history of epilepsy, especially young children. Therefore, the patient or family needs to inform the treating doctor about these medical conditions in order to choose the right medicine and treatment direction.
If you notice any unusual health problems, you should visit and consult with a specialist.
References:
Instructions for using Aerius UptoDate, Desloratadine: Drug information
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