Astelin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Astelin side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Astelin side effects include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Astelin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Astelin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Main ingredient in Astelin is Azelastine. Astelin is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Astelin works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Astelin's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours.

ASTELIN CAUTION

Avoid Astelin if you are allergic or sensitive to it.

Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

ASTELIN INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Astelin with erythromycin or ketoconazole.

Otherwise, Astelin is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.

ASTELIN AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Astelin without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Astelin as it does pass into breast milk.

ASTELIN DOSES

Nasal Spray

CHILDREN (5-11 years)
1 spray in each nostril twice daily.

ADULTS (12and older)
2 sprays in each nostril twice daily.

ASTELIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Astelin overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth.

In case of Astelin overdose, seek medical help right away.

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