Astepro Dosage
Generic name: AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 205.5ug
Dosage form: nasal spray
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 26, 2024.
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Children 2 to 5 years of age: ASTEPRO 0.1%, 1 spray per nostril twice daily.
Children 6 to 11 years of age: ASTEPRO 0.1% or ASTEPRO 0.15%, 1 spray per nostril twice daily.
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: ASTEPRO 0.1% or ASTEPRO 0.15%, 1 or 2 sprays per nostril twice daily. ASTEPRO 0.15% may also be administered as 2 sprays per nostril once daily.
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Children 6 months to 5 years of age: ASTEPRO 0.1%, 1 spray per nostril twice daily.
Children 6 to 11 years of age: ASTEPRO 0.1% or ASTEPRO 0.15%, 1 spray per nostril twice daily.
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: ASTEPRO 0.15%, 2 sprays per nostril twice daily.
Important Administration Instructions
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.
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