Respiratory Handbook
For UK audiences

The professional's guide to product selection

Non-sedating antihistamines

Acrivastine - AAH Pharmaceuticals
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Acrivastine - AAH Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Adult and child over 12 years: 8 mg, 3 times daily.

Acrivastine - Alliance Healthcare Ltd
Alliance Healthcare

Acrivastine - Alliance Healthcare Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Adult and child over 12 years: 8 mg, 3 times daily.

Acrivastine - Brown & Burk UK Ltd
Brown & Burk

Acrivastine - Brown & Burk UK Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Adult and child over 12 years: 8 mg, 3 times daily.

Benadryl - Acrivastine
McNeil Products

Benadryl - Acrivastine

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Adult and child over 12 years for symptomatic relief of allergies such as hayfever: 8 mg, 3 times daily.

Benadryl - Cetirizine Hydrochloride
McNeil Products

Benadryl - Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare
Alliance Healthcare

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Cetirizine Hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1 year: 250 mcg/kg twice daily.
• Child 2–5 years: 2.5 mg, twice daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 5 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Desloratadine - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Desloratadine - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Accord Healthcare Ltd
Accord Healthcare

Desloratadine - Accord Healthcare Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Alliance Healthcare

Desloratadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Bristol Laboratories
Bristol Laboratories

Desloratadine - Bristol Laboratories

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Crescent Pharma Ltd
Crescent Pharma

Desloratadine - Crescent Pharma Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Desloratadine - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Ennogen Healthcare Ltd
Ennogen Healthcare

Desloratadine - Ennogen Healthcare Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Desloratadine - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Desloratadine - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Desloratadine - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Desloratadine - Viatrus
Viatrus UK Healthcare Ltd

Desloratadine - Viatrus

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Chronic idiopathic urticaria
• Over 12 years: 180 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Alliance Healthcare

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Cipla EU Ltd
Cipla (EU) Limited

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Cipla EU Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Healthcare Pharma Ltd
Healthcare Pharma

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Healthcare Pharma Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Kent Pharmaceuticals
Kent Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Kent Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Medreich Plc
Medreich

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Medreich Plc

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Noumed Life Sciences
Noumed Life Sciences

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Noumed Life Sciences

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Zentiva
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Zentiva

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria
• Over 12 years: 180 mg, once daily.

Ilaxten - Bilastine
Menarini

Ilaxten - Bilastine

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Adult and child over 12 years: 20 mg, once daily. Advise patient to take tablet 1 hour before or 2 hours after food or fruit juice.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK
Alliance Healthcare

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Bristol Laboratories Ltd
Bristol Laboratories

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Bristol Laboratories Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Consilient Health Ltd
Consilient Health

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Consilient Health Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Teva UK Ltd
Teva

Levocetirizine hydrochloride - Teva UK Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.

Loratadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK
Alliance Healthcare

Loratadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK

Non-sedating antihistamine.

For symptomatic relief of allergy, such as hay fever, or chronic idiopathic urticaria.

• Child 2–11 years: body weight under 31 kg, 5 mg, once daily, body weight 31 kg and over, 10 mg, once daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Loratadine - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Loratadine - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–11 years: body weight under 31 kg, 5 mg, once daily, body weight 31 kg and over, 10 mg, once daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Loratadine - Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd
Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd

Loratadine - Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

For symptomatic relief of allergy, such as hay fever, or chronic idiopathic urticaria.

• Child 2–11 years: body weight under 31 kg, 5 mg, once daily, body weight 31 kg and over, 10 mg, once daily.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Mizolastine - Sanofi
Sanofi

Mizolastine - Sanofi

Non-sedating antihistamine.

For symptomatic relief of allergy, such as hay fever, or urticaria.

• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Neoclarityn - Desloratadine
Organon Pharma

Neoclarityn - Desloratadine

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 1–5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
• Child 6–11 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg once daily.

Rhinolast - Azelastine Hydrochloride
Viatrus UK Healthcare Ltd

Rhinolast - Azelastine Hydrochloride

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Over 6 years old: one spray twice daily to be administered in each nostril.

Rupatadine - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Rupatadine - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Rupatadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK
Alliance Healthcare

Rupatadine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) UK

Non-sedating antihistamine.

For symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis or urticaria.

• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Rupatadine - Aspire Pharma Ltd
Aspire Pharma

Rupatadine - Aspire Pharma Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Rupatadine - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Rupatadine - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.

Ryaltris - Mometasone furoate with olopatadine hydrochloride
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.

Ryaltris - Mometasone furoate with olopatadine hydrochloride

For treatment of moderate to severe nasal symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents of 12 years of age and older.

  • Adults and adolescents of 12 years of age and older: two actuations into each nostril, twice daily
Telfast - Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Sanofi

Telfast - Fexofenadine hydrochloride

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Xyzal - Levocetirizine hydrochloride
UCB Pharma

Xyzal - Levocetirizine hydrochloride

Non-sedating antihistamine.

• Child 2–5 years: 1.25 mg, twice daily.
• Over 6 years: 5 mg, once daily.