Azelastine nasal

Generic name: Azelastine Nasal
Dosage form: nasal spray (137 mcg/inh; 205.5 mcg/inh)
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Usage of Azelastine nasal

Azelastine nasal (for the nose) is an antihistamine that is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itching, and other nasal symptoms of allergies.

Azelastine nasal is for use in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Azelastine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Azelastine nasal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have signs of an ear infection:

  • ear pain or full feeling;
  • drainage from the ear;
  • trouble hearing; or
  • fever.

    • Common side effects of azelastine nasal may include:

  • drowsiness, tiredness;
  • a bitter taste in your mouth;
  • mouth or throat pain;
  • nasal pain or discomfort, nosebleeds;
  • cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat;
  • fever, headache;
  • vomiting; or
  • skin itching around your nose.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Azelastine nasal

    Ask a doctor before using azelastine nasal if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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    How to use Azelastine nasal

    Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

    0.1% spray: 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day0.15% spray: 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day or 2 sprays in each nostril once a dayUse: Seasonal allergic rhinitis0.15% spray: 2 sprays in each nostril twice a dayUse: Perennial allergic rhinitis

    Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

    2 to 5 years:0.1% spray: 1 spray in each nostril twice a day6 to 11 years:0.1% spray and 0.15% spray: 1 spray in each nostril twice a dayUse: Seasonal allergic rhinitis6 months to 5 years:0.1% spray: 1 spray in each nostril twice a day6 to 11 years:0.1% spray and 0.15% spray: 1 spray in each nostril twice a dayUse: Perennial allergic rhinitis

    Warnings

    Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

    What other drugs will affect Azelastine nasal

    Using azelastine nasal with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

    Other drugs may affect azelastine nasal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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