Astelin
Azelastine nasal spray for allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. It is a second-generation antihistamine, so it is less likely to cause drowsiness.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Azelastine
- Route
- Nasal use
- Form
- Nasal Spray
- Strengths
- 10ml
This listing uses Astelin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Astelin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Astelin details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Vasomotor Rhinitis
- Alternative names
- azelastine
- Therapeutic class
- H1 Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antihistamine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to azelastine
- Minor side effects
- bitter taste; nasal irritation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- somnolence; epistaxis; fatigue
- Serious side effects
- severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Nasal Spray
- Administration route
- Nasal use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Meda Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 15°C and 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Cimetidine; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over six years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use if clinically indicated. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Azelastine nasal spray for allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. It is a second-generation antihistamine, so it is less likely to cause drowsiness.
Mechanism of action
Blocks histamine binding at H1 receptor sites on effector cells, decreasing vasomotor reactivity and local hypersecretion.
What you will receive
Astelin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Azelastine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.