Multi-Center, Pediatric, Open-Label, Preference Study of Desloratadine 2.5 mg Reditab (SCH34117) and Zyrtec ® 5.0 mg Chewable Tablet Medications (Study P04573) (Completed)

The primary objective of this study was to determine whether children ages 6-11 years prefer desloratadine RediTabs (2.5 mg) or a marketed competitor (Zyrtec® 5 mg Chewable Tablets). The secondary objectives of this study were to compare acceptance of the two attributes, taste and feeling in the mouth, of desloratadine 2.5 mg RediTabs and Zyrtec® 5 mg Chewable Tablets

• Drug: Desloratadine
  desloratadine RediTabs, 1 tablet (2.5 mg),oral administration, single day
  Other Name: SCH 034117
• Drug: Zyrtec® (cetirizine)
  Zyrtec® (cetirizine) Chewable Tablets, 1 tablet (5 mg), oral administration, single day

• Active Comparator: RediTab/Zyrtec
  Subjects received a single dose of desloratadine RediTab followed 8-10 minutes later by a single dose of Zyrtec chewable tablet followed thereafter by a statement of preference.
  Interventions:

  • Drug: Desloratadine
  • Drug: Zyrtec® (cetirizine)
• Active Comparator: Zyrtec/RediTab
  Subjects received a single dose of Zyrtec chewable tablet followed 8-10 minutes later by a single dose of desloratadine RediTab followed thereafter by a statement of preference.
  Interventions:

  • Drug: Desloratadine
  • Drug: Zyrtec® (cetirizine)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject and the parent/guardian of the subject, was to have demonstrated their willingness to participate in the study and comply with its procedures by signing a written Informed Consent
• 6-11 years old, either sex, either race
• If female, subject to be premenarcheal
• Willing to avoid eating, drinking, gum chewing, and teeth brushing for one hour prior to enrollment.
• Free of any clinically significant disease that would interfere with study evaluations, including allergic rhinitis and respiratory infections.
• Able to adhere to the dosing and visit schedules

Exclusion Criteria:

• If female, subject who was pregnant, intended to become pregnant during the study or nursing.
• Subject had used any investigational product within 30 days prior to enrollment.
• Subject had any of the following clinical conditions: history of any significant medical conditions (based on reporting by parent or guardian): e.g., diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, breathing problems, cough with excessive phlegm, or persistent or chronic cough.
• Subject had a current medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, may interfere with the ability to discriminate taste (e.g., common cold, sinus infection, bronchial infection, allergic rhinitis, etc.).
• Subject was participating in any other clinical study(ies).
• Subject was part of the staff or a family member of the staff personnel directly involved with this study.
• Subject was allergic to or has sensitivity to the study drug or its excipients.
• Subject had a history of allergic reaction to prescription and/or over the counter (OTC) medications and/or food products.
• Subject had used any antihistamines within 24 hours prior to tasting as outlined in Section 9.4.7.
• Subject used sedatives, tranquilizers, or monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs.