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Charles J. Siegel, M.D.
In Allergic Rhinitis
Congestion Is the Most Bothersome of All Nasal Symptoms1
ASTEPRO 0.15% (azelastine HCl) treats nasal symptoms, including congestion, without a decongestant2,3*
Oral antihistamines do not provide congestion relief
Provides rapid relief as early as 30 to 45 minutes4,5†
Right at the site of allergy symptoms, once-daily ASTEPRO 0.15%
First and only once-daily nasal antihistamine for SAR
* For patients with SAR age 12 and older.
† In 2 placebo-controlled SAR studies (N=1143), ASTEPRO 0.15% (2 sprays per nostril) relieved allergic rhinitis symptoms as early as 30 to 45 minutes, and the effect remained durable over the 4-hour assessment period.
Indication for ASTEPRO® 0.15%
ASTEPRO® (azelastine HCl) Nasal Spray 0.15% is indicated for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older.
Important Risk Information
- Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness when taking ASTEPRO Nasal Spray 0.15%
- Avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants with ASTEPRO Nasal Spray 0.15%
- In clinical studies, the most commonly reported adverse reactions, when dosed at 2 sprays per nostril once or twice daily, respectively, included bitter taste (4%, 6%), nasal discomfort (4%, 3%), epistaxis (2%, 1%), and sneezing (1%, 2%)
- Pregnancy Category C: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm
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