Azelastine Nasal Spray

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.

Azelastine comes as a nasal spray. Azelastine usually is sprayed in each nostril two times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use azelastine exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Before using azelastine for the first time, remove the child-resistant screw cap and replace with the pump unit. Prime the delivery system (pump unit) with four sprays or until a fine mist appears. If 3 days or more have elapsed since your last use of the nasal spray, reprime the pump with two sprays or until a fine mist appears.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Azelastine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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bitter taste</li>
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tiredness</li>
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weight increase</li>
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muscle pain</li>
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nasal burning</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Before using azelastine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to azelastine or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other cold and allergy products, antihistamines, and vitamins. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using azelastine. you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.