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Treats runny nose, stuffy head, sneezing, and nasal itching.
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Astelin Ready-Spray |
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Azelastine
Astelin Ready-Spray
Uses
Treats runny nose, stuffy head, sneezing, and nasal itching.
Storage
- Keep the bottle upright and tightly closed when not using it.
- Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
This medicine will keep for 3 months after you start using it.
- When 3 months is up, throw away any unused medicine from both bottles.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Spray.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine comes with patient instructions.
- Read and follow these instructions carefully.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
This medicine is for use only in the nose.
- Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin.
- If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
If you are using the nasal spray for the first time, you will need to prime the spray.
- To do this, pump the bottle until some of the medicine sprays out.
- Now it is ready to use.
- Prime the spray after each time you clean the pump, or if you have not used the medicine for 3 days or longer.
Before using the medicine, gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, wheezing or trouble breathing
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to azelastine.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine may make you drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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