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Aerius for Children Syrup™
Active ingredients: Desloratadine
Consumer Medicine Information
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What this medicine is used for
Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults, adolescents and children aged 12 months and over. Chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 months and over.
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Clear orange coloured solution.
Do I need a prescription?
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2: Pharmacy Medicine.
- 15mL (sample)
- 50, 100 and 200mL
- 60mL
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Desloratadine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem
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