Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet

Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet is supplied as a tablet, with Desloratadine 2.5mg and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 120mg, extended-release. It is supplied in a pack size of 10s.

No prescription is required for this product, as it is a non-prescription medicine. This page is limited to product, safety and handling information.

If you would like guidance before buying, you can speak to a doctor or pharmacist through an online consultation on DoctorOnCall. Orders are dispensed by a registered pharmacist and delivered to your address.

Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet must only be used following an online medical consultation and a valid prescription obtained through DoctorOnCall. The extended-release tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, usually every 12 hours, and must not be crushed, chewed, or split, as this can disrupt the controlled-release mechanism and cause too much of the medicine to be released at once. It can be taken with or without food, though a doctor’s specific instructions should always be followed.

The usual dose prescribed for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above is one tablet (desloratadine 2.5mg/pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg) taken orally every 12 hours, not exceeding two tablets in 24 hours unless a doctor advises otherwise. Dosing may need to be adjusted or the medicine avoided in individuals with kidney impairment, high blood pressure, or heart conditions, which is why a doctor’s assessment through the online consultation is required before the first prescription is issued.

Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet typically has a shelf life of around 24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored unopened under the recommended conditions. Always check the expiry date printed on the blister strip and outer carton before use, and do not use the tablets beyond this date.

Store Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the tablets in their original blister packaging until ready to use, and store out of the reach and sight of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to desloratadine, loratadine, pseudoephedrine, or any other ingredient in the tablet
• Severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease
• Use of, or within 14 days of stopping, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicines
• Severe kidney impairment
• Narrow-angle glaucoma or significant urinary retention, such as due to prostate enlargement
• Not recommended for children under 12 years old

• Should not be combined with other decongestants, stimulants, or appetite suppressants, as this may increase the risk of raised blood pressure and heart-related side effects
• Concurrent use with MAOI antidepressants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and must be avoided
• Other antihypertensive medicines may have reduced effectiveness when taken alongside pseudoephedrine
• Caution with other CNS stimulants, as combined use may increase nervousness, insomnia, or palpitations
• Inform your doctor of all medicines you take, including for heart disease, thyroid conditions, or diabetes, before starting treatment

• Only start this medicine after a doctor has reviewed your suitability through the DoctorOnCall online consultation
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or split it
• Avoid taking this medicine close to bedtime, as pseudoephedrine may cause difficulty sleeping
• Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate if you have any pre-existing cardiovascular condition, and follow up with your doctor as advised
• Avoid combining with other over-the-counter cold or flu remedies that also contain a decongestant

Because Aerius D-12 2.5/120mg Tablet combines an antihistamine with a stimulant decongestant, ongoing medical follow-up matters more than with a simple antihistamine alone, particularly for customers with high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorders, or diabetes. Doctors on DoctorOnCall assess these risk factors during the online consultation before issuing a prescription, and customers should report any new palpitations, chest discomfort, severe headache, or difficulty sleeping to their doctor promptly. This medicine should not be used for longer than needed to control an acute episode of allergic rhinitis with congestion without medical review.