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How to Take Azelastine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

It comes as a nasal spray.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: The recommended dose is two sprays per nostril twice daily.
Child: The recommended dose is one spray per nostril twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Azelastine

This medication is a selective histamine antagonist, prescribed in treating allergic rhinitis.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Azelastine

India :

Nazomac-AF (140mcg/50mcg) | Optihist -AZ Eye | Duonase | Oculast | Azep Nasal | Azelast | Azep (0.1% w/v) | Azenate Nasal

International :

Astelin , Astepro , Optivar

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

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