Rhinitis/rhinorrhea (intranasal products):
Indications for: Azelastine HCl
Seasonal allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis.
Adult Dosage:
≥12yrs: Seasonal allergic rhinitis: 1–2 sprays in each nostril twice daily. Vasomotor rhinitis: 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily.
Children Dosage:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: <5yrs: not established; 5–11yrs: 1 spray in each nostril twice daily. Vasomotor rhinitis: not established.
Azelastine HCl Warnings/Precautions:
Avoid eyes. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.
Azelastine HCl Classification:
Antihistamine.
Azelastine HCl Interactions:
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Caution with other antihistamines.
Adverse Reactions:
Bitter taste, headache, somnolence, dysesthesia, nasal burning, pharyngitis, dry mouth, paroxysmal sneezing, nausea, rhinitis, fatigue, dizziness, epistaxis, weight increase, myalgia. Children: also conjunctivitis, cough, asthma.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Astelin.
How Supplied:
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