AERIUS 0.5 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Aerius 0.5mg/ml Oral Solution
desloratadine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What Aerius Oral Solution is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before you take Aerius Oral Solution
- How to take Aerius Oral Solution
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Aerius Oral Solution
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Aerius Oral Solution is and what it is used for
What is Aerius
Aerius contains desloratadine, which is an antihistamine.
How Aerius works
Aerius Oral Solution is a non-drowsy antiallergic medicine that helps control allergic reactions and their symptoms.
When to use Aerius
Aerius Oral Solution relieves the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergy, such as hay fever or house dust mite allergy) in adults, adolescents, and children from 1 year of age. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy palate, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.
Aerius Oral Solution is also used to relieve the symptoms associated with urticaria (a skin condition caused by an allergy). These symptoms include itching and skin rashes.
Relief from these symptoms lasts a full day and helps you to carry out your daily activities and have normal sleep periods.
2. What you need to know before you take Aerius Oral Solution
Do not take Aerius Oral Solution
- if you are allergic to desloratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to loratadine.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Aerius:
- if you have impaired kidney function.
- if you have a history of seizures.
Children and adolescents
Do not give this medicine to children under 1 year of age.
Other medicines and Aerius
There are no known interactions between Aerius and other medicines.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Taking Aerius Oral Solution with food, drinks, and alcohol
Aerius can be taken with or without food.
Be careful when taking Aerius with alcohol.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Aerius Oral Solution is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
No data are available on male and female fertility.
Driving and using machines
At the recommended dose, this medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Although most people do not experience drowsiness, it is recommended not to engage in activities that require a state of alertness, such as driving a car or using machines, until you have determined your own response to the medicine.
Aerius Oral Solution contains sorbitol(E‑420)
This medicine contains 150 mg of sorbitol per ml of oral solution.
Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars, or you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which the patient cannot break down fructose, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Aerius Oral Solution contains propylene glycol (E‑1520)
This medicine contains 100.19 mg of propylene glycol per ml of oral solution.
Aerius Oral Solution contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose; this is essentially "sodium-free".
Aerius Oral Solution contains benzyl alcohol
This medicine contains 0.375 mg of benzyl alcohol per ml of oral solution.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
This product should not be used for more than one week in children under 3 years of age unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can accumulate in the body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis).
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can accumulate in your body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis).
3. How to take Aerius Oral Solution
Follow exactly the administration instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Use inchildren
Children from 1 to 5 years of age:
The recommended dose is 2.5 ml (½ of a 5 ml spoon) of oral solution once a day.
Children from 6 to 11 years of age:
The recommended dose is 5 ml (one 5 ml spoon) of oral solution once a day.
Use inadults and adolescents from 12years of age
The recommended dose is 10 ml (two 5 ml spoons) of oral solution once a day.
If the pack containing the bottle of oral solution includes a dosing syringe, you can use it as an alternative to take the correct amount of oral solution.
This medicine is for oral use.
Swallow the dose of oral solution, and then drink a little water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Regarding the duration of treatment, your doctor will determine the type of allergic rhinitis you have and how long you should take Aerius Oral Solution.
If your allergic rhinitis is intermittent (symptoms present for less than 4 days a week or for less than 4 weeks), your doctor will recommend a treatment schedule based on the evaluation of your disease history.
If your allergic rhinitis is persistent (symptoms present for 4 or more days a week and for more than 4 weeks), your doctor may recommend long-term treatment.
For urticaria, the duration of treatment may vary from patient to patient, and you should follow your doctor's instructions.
If you take more Aerius Oral Solution than you should
Take Aerius Oral Solution only as your doctor has told you. An accidental overdose is not expected to cause serious problems. However, if you take more Aerius Oral Solution than you should, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately.
If you forget to take AeriusOral Solution
If you forget to take your dose at the scheduled time, take it as soon as possible and then continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop taking Aerius
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
During the marketing of Aerius, very rare cases of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, rash, and swelling) have been reported. If you experience any of these serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical attention immediately.
In clinical trials in most children and adults, the side effects with Aerius were approximately the same as with a solution or tablet that does not contain the active ingredient. However, the common side effects in children under 2 years of age were diarrhea, fever, and insomnia, while in adults, fatigue, dry mouth, and headache were reported more frequently than with a tablet that does not contain the active ingredient.
The following side effects have been reported in clinical trials with Aerius:
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- fatigue
- dry mouth
- headache
Children
Common in children under 2 years of age: may affect up to 1 in 10 children
- diarrhea
- fever
- insomnia
The following side effects have been reported during the marketing of Aerius:
Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people
- severe allergic reactions
- skin rash
- strong or irregular heartbeat
- fast heartbeat
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- difficulty sleeping
- muscle pain
- hallucinations
- seizures
- agitation with increased body movement
- liver inflammation
- abnormal liver function tests
Frequency not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
- unusual weakness
- yellowing of the skin and/or eyes
- increased sensitivity of the skin to sun, even on cloudy days, and to ultraviolet light, for example, from a sunbed
- changes in heart rhythm
- abnormal behavior
- aggression
- weight gain, increased appetite
- depressed mood
- dry eyes
Children
Frequency not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
- slow heartbeat
- changes in heart rhythm
- abnormal behavior
- aggression
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Spanish Medicines Vigilance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Aerius Oral Solution
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
Do not freeze. Store in the original package.
Do not use this medicine if you notice any change in the appearance of the oral solution.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Aerius Oral Solution
- The active substance is desloratadine 0.5 mg/ml
- The other ingredients of the oral solution are: sorbitol (E-420), propylene glycol (E-1520) (see section 2 "Aerius Oral Solution contains sorbitol (E-420) and propylene glycol (E-1520)"), sucralose (E-955), hypromellose 2910, sodium citrate dihydrate, natural and artificial flavor (gum, which contains propylene glycol (E-1520) and benzyl alcohol (see section 2 "Aerius Oral Solution contains benzyl alcohol")), anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, and purified water.
Appearance of the product and pack contents
Aerius Oral Solution is a clear, colorless solution.
Aerius Oral Solution is available in bottles of 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 150, 225, and 300 ml, with a child-resistant cap. All presentations, except the 150 ml bottle, include a measuring spoon, with markings for 2.5 ml and 5 ml doses. The 150 ml presentation includes a measuring spoon or an oral dosing syringe, with markings for 2.5 ml and 5 ml doses.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
N.V. Organon
Kloosterstraat 6
5349 AB Oss
Netherlands
Manufacturer:
Organon Heist bv, Industriepark 30, 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium.
For further information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
België/Belgique/Belgien Organon Belgium Tél/Tel: 0080066550123 (+32 2 2418100) | Lietuva Organon Pharma B.V. Lithuania atstovybe Tel.: +370 52041693 |
| Luxembourg/Luxemburg Organon Belgium Tél/Tel: 0080066550123 (+32 2 2418100) |
Ceská republika Organon Czech Republic s.r.o. Tel.: +420 233 010 300 | Magyarország Organon Hungary Kft. Tel.: +36 1 766 1963 |
Danmark Organon Denmark ApS Tlf: +45 4484 6800 | Malta Organon Pharma B.V., Cyprus branch Tel: +356 2277 8116 |
Deutschland Organon Healthcare GmbH Tel: 0800 3384 726 (+49 (0) 89 2040022 10) | Nederland N.V. Organon Tel.: 00800 66550123 (+32 2 2418100) |
Eesti Organon Pharma B.V. Estonian RO Tel: +372 66 61 300 | Norge Organon Norway AS Tlf: +47 24 14 56 60 |
Ελλάδα ΒΙΑΝΕΞ Α.Ε. Τηλ: +30 210 80091 11 | Österreich Organon Healthcare GmbH Tel: +49 (0) 89 2040022 10 |
España Organon Salud, S.L. Tel: +34 91 591 12 79 | Polska Organon Polska Sp. z o.o. Tel.: +48 22 105 50 01 |
France Organon France Tél: +33 (0) 1 57 77 32 00 | Portugal Organon Portugal, Sociedade Unipessoal Lda. Tel: +351 218705500 |
Hrvatska Organon Pharma d.o.o. Tel: +385 1 638 4530 | România Organon Biosciences S.R.L. Tel: +40 21 527 29 90 |
Ireland Organon Pharma (Ireland) Limited Tel: +353 15828260 | Slovenija Organon Pharma B.V., Oss, podružnica Ljubljana Tel: +386 1 300 10 80 |
Ísland Vistor hf. Sími: +354 535 7000 | Slovenská republika Organon Slovakia s. r. o. Tel: +421 2 44 88 98 88 |
Italia Organon Italia S.r.l. Tel: +39 06 90259059 | Suomi/Finland Organon Finland Oy Puh/Tel: +358 (0) 29 170 3520 |
Κύπρος Organon Pharma B.V., Cyprus branch Τηλ: +357 22866730 | Sverige Organon Sweden AB Tel: +46 8 502 597 00 |
Latvija Arvalsts komersanta “Organon Pharma B.V.” parstavnieciba Tel: +371 66968876 | United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Organon Pharma (UK) Limited Tel: +44 (0) 208 159 3593 |
Date of last revision of this leaflet:06/2024.
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: https://www.ema.europa.eu.
How much does AERIUS 0.5 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION cost in Spain ( 2025)?
The average price of AERIUS 0.5 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION in October, 2025 is around 3.98 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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- Average pharmacy price3.98 EUR
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- Prescription requiredYes
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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