Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Allernix Multi Symptom
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM (desloratadine) tablets provide:
fast 24 hour relief from seasonal allergies (trees, grass, pollen
and ragweed) and year round allergies (dust mites, animal dander and molds) resulting in symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffiness, itchy palate, itchy ears, itchy throat and allergic cough, as well as itchy watery red eyes.
fast relief of allergic skin conditions, such as skin itch and
hives.
What it does:
Desloratadine is a long-acting antihistamine – it blocks the action of histamine and relieves allergy symptoms. Histamine is a chemical released by the immune system – the body’s defense against invading substances – when the body is affected by substances that you are allergic to (allergens).
Most people will feel relief of allergy symptoms within 75min of taking ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM.
Symptom relief will be maintained for 24 hours.
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM does not cause drowsiness.
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM can be used by people with mild to moderate asthma.
When it should not be used:
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM (desloratadine) should not be used:
if you are allergic to desloratadine or to any of the other
product ingredients (See What the non-medicinal ingredients are)
if you are pregnant or nursing
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Desloratadine
What the important non-medicinal ingredients are:
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM contains the following non-medicinal ingredients: citric acid, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose,
polyethylene-polypropylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide and FD&C Blue #2 Aluminium Lake.
What dosage forms it comes in:
Tablets
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease
BEFORE you use ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM (desloratadine) talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- you have severe liver disease
- you have severe kidney disease
Keep out of reach of children.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
None of the drugs tested have been found to interact with desloratadine.
If you are taking any medication, it is important to ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual dose:
Adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older): Swallow one tablet with water, once daily, regardless of mealtime.
Overdose:
Contact you Poison Control Centre, physician or pharmacist as soon as possible.
Missed Dose:
If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more that one dose in 24 hours.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Along with its desired effects, ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM may cause undesirable effects.
Side effects that may occur include, dry mouth, fatigue and headache.
Rarely, you may experience allergic reactions to the medication, which may appear as a rash or difficulty in breathing. Very rarely, the following side effects may occur: abnormally fast heart rate or heart palpitations, restlessness with increased body movement, seizures and liver dysfunctions, such as hepatitis (inflammation of IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM Page 36 of 36 the liver) - which may be recognized by jaundice (yellowing of
the skin).
Uncommon side effects in children include fever, headache, viral
infection, varicella (chicken pox), rash and urinary tract infection.
| SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM | ||||
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist | Stop taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist | ||
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
| Rare | Allergic reaction (rash, difficulty in breathing) | √ | ||
| Fast heart rate or heart palpitations | √ | |||
| Restlessness with increase body movement | √ | |||
| Seizures | √ | |||
Liver dysfunction ie. inflammation of the liver (appearance of jaundice – yellowing of the skin) | √ | |||
| Children - uncommon | Urinary tract infection | √ | ||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking ALLERNIX MULTI SYMPTOM, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Store between 15° and 30°C.
Protect tablets from excessive moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following 3 ways:
Report on line at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and -Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789 or
-Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada
Postal Locator 0701D
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffect™ Canada Web site at
www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.
NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
MORE INFORMATION
This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be found by contacting the sponsor, Teva Canada Limited at:
1-800-268-4127 ext. 1255005 (English)
1-877-777-9117 (French)
or druginfo@tevacanada.com
Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1B 2K9