Aleric Deslo Active, 5 mg, 30 orodispersible tablets

Aleric Deslo Active contains desloratadine, which is an antihistamine. Aleric Deslo Active is an antiallergic drug that does not cause drowsiness. It helps control the allergic reaction and its symptoms.

Aleric Deslo Active relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by an allergy, for example, hay fever or allergy to dust mites) in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Symptoms include sneezing, itchy or runny nose, itchy palate, and itchy, red or watery eyes.

Aleric Deslo Active is also used to relieve symptoms associated with hives (a skin condition caused by an allergy). Symptoms of this condition may include itching, redness or the appearance of blisters on the skin.

The relief from these symptoms lasts all day, making it easier to return to normal daily activities and sleep.

If after 3 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, contact your doctor.

The active substance is desloratadine 5 mg. 
The other ingredients are: potassium polacrilin, citric acid monohydrate, red iron oxide (E 172), magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, Tutti Frutti flavour (also containing propylene glycol), aspartame (E 951), microcrystalline cellulose, spray-dried mannitol and potassium hydroxide (to adjust pH).

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over
The recommended dose is one tablet once daily, taken with or without food.

Method of administration
This medicine is for oral administration.

Before use, carefully tear open the blister. Remove the orodispersible tablet without crushing it. Place it in your mouth, where it will disintegrate immediately. Water or other liquid is not needed to swallow the dose. Take the dose immediately after removal from the blister.

Duration of treatment
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
When starting treatment with desloratadine, the duration of treatment should not exceed 10 days without consulting a doctor.

If the patient has: 

• intermittent allergic rhinitis (symptoms present for less than 4 days a week or for less than 4 weeks), 
• chronic allergic rhinitis (symptoms present for 4 or more days a week and for more than 4 weeks),
• hives (the duration of treatment may vary from patient to patient), your doctor or pharmacist will determine the duration of treatment with Aleric Deslo Active, taking into account the type, duration and course of your symptoms.

If after 3 days of using Aleric Deslo Active you do not feel better or you feel worse, talk to your doctor.
If you experience difficulty breathing or swelling of your lips, tongue or throat, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Aleric Deslo Active
you should Take Aleric Deslo Active exactly as recommended in the leaflet. Serious problems should not occur after accidental overdose. However, if you have taken more than you should, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.

If you forget to take Aleric Deslo Active
If you forget to take your medicine on time, take it as soon as possible, then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Stopping the use of Aleric Deslo Active
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

• if you are allergic to desloratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

30 orally disintegrating tablets.