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)

Phase 4

Completed

Brief Summary: 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

Recruitment & Eligibility

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.

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
RediTab/Zyrtec	Zyrtec® (cetirizine)	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.
Zyrtec/RediTab	Zyrtec® (cetirizine)	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.
RediTab/Zyrtec	Desloratadine	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.
Zyrtec/RediTab	Desloratadine	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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Subjects Who Preferred Desloratadine RediTab or Zyrtec Chewable Tablet.	Following the second dose (8-10 minutes after the first dose)	A product preference questionnaire was completed after the administration of the second study drug. An interviewer instructed the subject "now that you have tasted the two tablets, show us which tablet you like more" and the subject then marked which tablet he/she preferred. If the subject had no preference, the response was recorded accordingly.

Secondary Outcome Measures