Aerius Dual Action 24 Hour: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

What the medication is used for:

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR provides:

• Fast, long-acting and effective relief from multiple nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies (trees, grass, pollen, ragweed) including: sinus pressure, runny, sneezing, congested/stuffy and itchy nose; swollen, itchy, burning, teary, watery and red eyes; itchy ears; itchy throat; itchy palate; and allergic cough when these are also accompanied by nasal and sinus congestion.

Take AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR if you desire the decongestant nasal and sinus relief of pseudoephedrine sulfate in addition to the antihistaminic, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory relief provided by desloratadine.

What it does:

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR is a product proven to work in multiple ways. Its’ anti-allergic action and anti-inflammatory properties provide a multi defense against allergy symptoms.

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR has a long-acting antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine. Its anti-inflammatory property also helps by reducing swelling and related symptoms such as nasal congestion, redness and hives.

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR also contains a decongestant (pseudoephedrine sulfate) – it relieves nasal and sinus congestion by constricting the blood vessels in the lining of the nose and sinuses.

Symptom relief begins on the first day of treatment with AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR and lasts for 24 hours after each dose.

When it should not be used:

• if you are allergic to desloratadine, loratadine or to any of the other product ingredients (See non-medicinal ingredients).
• if you have experienced side effects with oral decongestants in the past
• if you are taking a MAO inhibitor or stopped taking one less than two weeks ago
• if you have heart disease
• if you have thyroid disease
• if you have a form of glaucoma which causes rapid increase in eye pressure
• if you have urinary retention
• if you have severe hypertension
• if you have a history of stroke

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR is not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing.

What is the medicinal ingredient:

• Desloratadine
• Pseudoephedrine sulfate

What the non-medicinal ingredients are:

(in alphabetical order) Ammonium hydroxide; Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Edetate Disodium, Ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, Hypromellose, Iron oxide black, Isopropyl alcohol, Magnesium Stearate, N-butyl alcohol, Polyacrylate, Polyethylene Glycol 8000, Povidone, Propylene glycol, Shellac, Silicon Dioxide, Simethicone, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

What dosage forms it comes in:

Modified release tablet: containing desloratadine for immediate release in the coating and pseudoephedrine sulfate for extended release core.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Serious Warnings and Precautions

• Do not use if you have severe liver or kidney disease

BEFORE you use AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:

• have a stomach condition
• have liver or kidney disease
• have problems with your prostate or urinating
• have diabetes
• plan to become pregnant
• have any of the conditions listed in the section “AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR should not be used.”

If you have symptoms of neurological problems such as nausea, headache or increased headache while taking AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR advise your doctor or pharmacist.

Use with caution if you are aged 65 or older.

Do not use with other over the counter antihistamines and decongestants.

Discontinue use 24 hours prior to surgery.

Do not use 48 hours prior to skin test

Of interest to athletes: Treatment with pseudoephedrine could lead to positive doping tests.

INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION

AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 Hour works.

If you are taking antacids, digitalis, or any other medication, it is important to talk to your physician or pharmacist before taking this medicine

PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION

Usual dose:

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: one tablet daily.

• May be taken with or without food.

• Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Swallow whole with water.
• If you cannot swallow tablet contact your doctor or pharmacist you may need a different medicine.
• Limit treatment to 14 days.

Overdose:

In case of overdose, contact your Poison Control Centre, doctor or pharmacist immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose:

If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry: take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than one dose per day.

SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

Along with its desired effects, AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR may cause undesirable effects.

Side effects that may commonly occur include unable to sleep, headache and dry mouth.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking AERIUS DUAL ACTION 24 HOUR, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE IT

Store between 15 and 25^oC.

Protect from excessive moisture and heat

Protect from light (keep in outer carton).

Keep out of reach of children.

REPORTING SIDE EFFECTS

MORE INFORMATION

This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be found at:

http://www.Bayer.ca.

Last revised: July 10, 2015

www.aerius.ca

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