Aerius Desloratadine 5 mg tablet, 50 Count

If your allergies last all season, or all year, the 50-tablet Aerius pack covers more than seven weeks of daily use. Desloratadine 5 mg is a non-sedating antihistamine that relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and hives for a full day from a single tablet.

Formula

• Medicinal: desloratadine 5 mg per tablet
• Non-medicinal: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, starch

Directions

• Adults and children 12+: 1 tablet (5 mg) once a day, with or without food
• Swallow whole with water; do not chew or crush
• Ages 6–11: ask a doctor about dosing. Not for children under 6
• If you forget a dose, take it when you remember, but never two at once

Precautions

• Liver disease may require a dose change, so ask your doctor
• Pregnant or breastfeeding: check with your healthcare provider
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines or supplements you take
• Don't use if allergic to desloratadine or any ingredient
• Non-sedating for most people, but see how you respond before driving

Side effects

Headache and dry mouth are the most common; drowsiness and fatigue are rare. Get immediate help for rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing, and contact your doctor about yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine or unusual fatigue.