Astelin
Designed to support nasal comfort to manage seasonal allergies and alleviate sinus congestion.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Azelastine
- Route
- Nasal use
- Form
- Nasal Spray
- Strengths
- 10ml
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Astelin, depending on stock.
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
- TGA Category C: Use if clinically indicated. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
designed to support nasal comfort to manage seasonal allergies and alleviate sinus congestion.
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 the originator brand name, made by Meda Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Meda Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Azelastine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.