Aerius tablet 10mg

About Aerius tablet 10mg

Aerius tablet 10mg Uses

• Seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis
• Sneezing, runny nose and nasal itching
• Itchy, watery eyes from allergies
• Chronic hives (urticaria) and skin itching

Drug Class

• Second generation antihistamine
• Non-sedating allergy medicine

What Experts Say

The Pakistani Aerius by Dermagen contains ebastine, not desloratadine as in the internationally known Aerius brand. Readers should not assume the two are identical.

Ebastine blocks histamine, the chemical behind sneezing, itching and runny nose during an allergic reaction.

It is taken once daily and causes less drowsiness than older antihistamines, though individual response can still vary.

Aerius tablet 10mg formula

• Ebastine 10mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aerius tablet 10mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, with or without food.
• Swallow with water at roughly the same time each day.
• Continue for the duration advised for seasonal allergy relief.
• Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

Ebastine can interact with medicines that affect the same liver enzyme or heart rhythm.

• Ketoconazole and erythromycin: Can raise ebastine levels and the risk of heart rhythm effects.
• Other QT prolonging medicines: Combining increases the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.
• Alcohol: May add to drowsiness in sensitive individuals.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm conditions: Use caution if you have a known heart rhythm problem, as ebastine can rarely affect heart rhythm at high doses.
• Liver disease: Dose adjustment may be needed in significant liver impairment.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if advised by a doctor.
• Drowsiness: Uncommon, but avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Aerius tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness (uncommon)
• Nasal dryness
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.