Aerius Description

Tablet: Each tablet contains 5 mg of micronized desloratadine.
Syrup: Each mL of desloratadine syrup contains 500 mcg of desloratadine.
Desloratadine tablet and syrup contain desloratadine (SCH 34117), a non-sedating antihistamine with selective peripheral H₁-receptor antagonistic activity. Desloratadine is currently used or under development for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, urticaria and other dermatologic disorders.
Desloratadine is a white to off-white powder slightly soluble in water but very soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol, methylene chloride, methanol and octanol. It has an Empirical Formula: C₁₉H₁₉ClN₂ and Molecular Weight of 310.8. The chemical name is 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-(4-piperidinylidene)-5H-benzo-[5,6] cyclohepta [1,2-b]pyridine.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Tablet: Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, talc, blue color film-coat material, clear film coat material, white wax and carnauba wax.
Syrup: Propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium benzoate, edetate disodium, sucrose, flavor bubble gum, water purified.