What is the drug AERIUS used for?
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What is the drug AERIUS used for?
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.
What is the indication of antihistamine?
Antihistamines treat these allergy symptoms: Congestion, runny nose, sneezing, or itching. Swelling of the nasal passages. Hives and other skin rashes.
What is the drug classification for AERIUS?
Desloratadine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines, specifically the class known as H1-receptor antagonists.
What are the side effects of AERIUS?
Possible side effects of AERIUS® and AERIUS® Kids are: 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.
Is Aerius good for colds?
Is Aerius good for asthma?
Desloratadine (applies to Aerius) asthma Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Desloratadine products contain sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people.
Can Aerius be used for cough?
When should I take AERIUS?
Adults and children 12 years and over – one tablet once daily. Not recommended for children under 12 years. Take Aerius tablets at the earliest signs of hayfever & allergy symptoms for optimum relief. Use daily until symptoms have resolved.
What is chest allergy?
Overview. Bronchitis can be acute, meaning it’s caused by a virus or bacteria, or it can be caused by allergies. Acute bronchitis usually goes away after a few days or weeks. Allergic bronchitis is chronic, and may be caused by exposure to allergy triggers like tobacco smoke, pollution, or dust.
Can allergies affect lungs?
Symptoms of seasonal allergies can include wheezing, sneezing and coughing. Seasonal allergies can impact lungs by triggering asthma, allergic bronchitis, and other lung problems. Pollen is one of the most common triggers of allergies. Plants release pollen each spring, summer, and early fall.
Can you take paracetamol and antihistamine together?
Yes, you can take cetirizine together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Can I take 2 types of antihistamine in 1 day? Sometimes doctors recommend that people with a severe, itchy skin rash take 2 different antihistamines together for a few days.
