Aerius
Aerius is a non-sedating, long-acting antihistamine that containing desloratadine. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms, providing 24-hour relief from seasonal and year-round allergies.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take once daily with or without food. Adults and adolescents (12 years and older): 5 mg daily. Children 6 to 11 years: 2.5 mg (5 mL syrup) daily. Children 1 to 5 years: 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup) daily.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 1.0 mg (2 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Typically corresponds to infants aged 6 to 11 months. Use only if prescribed by a doctor.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to the recommended dose for children aged 1 to 2 years.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for children aged 1 to 5 years.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 mg (5 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard pediatric dose for children aged 6 years and older.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 5-7 kg | 1.0 mg (2 mL syrup) | Once daily | Typically corresponds to infants aged 6 to 11 months. Use only if prescribed by a doctor. |
| 8-10 kg | 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup) | Once daily | Equivalent to the recommended dose for children aged 1 to 2 years. |
| 11-15 kg | 1.25 mg (2.5 mL syrup) | Once daily | Standard dose for children aged 1 to 5 years. |
| 16-20 kg | 2.5 mg (5 mL syrup) | Once daily | Standard pediatric dose for children aged 6 years and older. |
Formulation
TabletSyrupOrally Disintegrating Tablet
Purpose
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (including sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy palate, and itchy, red or watery eyes) and urticaria (hives).
Generic Name
DesloratadineScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.