How do you take astepro?

Gently blow your nose before using this medication. Use this medication in the nose as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice a day in both nostrils. Do not spray it in your eyes or mouth. To prevent a bitter taste in your mouth, breathe in gently and do not tilt your head back after using this medication.

How do you administer azelastine?

For treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis: Adults and children 12 years of age—1 or 2 sprays in each nostril 2 times a day, or 2 sprays in each nostril once a day. Each spray contains 137 or 205.5 micrograms (mcg) of azelastine. Children 6 to 11 years of age—1 spray in each nostril 2 times a day.

When should I take azelastine?

Azelastine, an antihistamine, is used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Is astepro still available?

Astepro OTC has now been approved by the FDA without a prescription. The generic name for Astepro is Azelastine. Azelastine comes in 2 different strengths, 0.1% and 0.15%.

How long does it take for azelastine to start working?

A rapid onset of action within 15 minutes, as shown with azelastine nasal spray, may enhance compliance with therapy. Onset of action of azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray in relieving nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Can azelastine make you sleepy?

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Even if used at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising.

What is better Flonase or azelastine?

Compared with intranasal corticosteroids, azelastine nasal spray has a faster onset of action and a better safety profile, showing at least comparable efficacy with fluticasone propionate (Flonase®; GSK, USA), and a superior efficacy to mometasone furoate (Nasonex®; Schering Plough, USA).

What is the generic for Astepro?

Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) is a moderately priced drug used to relieve itching, running, and stuffiness in the nose. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions.

Does azelastine have steroids in it?

Azelastine and fluticasone nasal (for the nose) is a combination antihistamine and steroid medication used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itching, and other nasal symptoms of allergies. azelastine and fluticasone nasal is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Does azelastine work right away?

Does azelastine have a steroid in it?

Can you use azelastine and Flonase at the same time?

Azelastine nasal spray and fluticasone nasal spray in combination may provide a substantial therapeutic benefit for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis compared with therapy with either agent alone.

What’s the best way to prescribe Astepro before use?

Administer ASTEPRO by the intranasal route only. Priming: Prime ASTEPRO before initial use by releasing 6 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When ASTEPRO has not been used for 3 or more days, reprime with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears. Avoid spraying ASTEPRO into the eyes.

How often can you use Astepro nasal spray?

Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: ASTEPRO 0.15%, 2 sprays per nostril twice daily. Administer ASTEPRO by the intranasal route only. Priming: Prime ASTEPRO before initial use by releasing 6 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When ASTEPRO has not been used for 3 or more days, reprime with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears.

How old do you have to be to take Astepro?

Astepro Nasal Spray is used for treating seasonal allergies in adults and children who are at least 2 years old, and for year-round allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months old.

How often should I Prime my eyes with Astepro?

Priming: Prime ASTEPRO before initial use by releasing 6 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When ASTEPRO has not been used for 3 or more days, reprime with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears. Avoid spraying ASTEPRO into the eyes.