Azelastine treats nasal problems such as congestion and sneezing caused by allergies and other conditions. Azelastine can be used on children at least 5 years of age for allergy treatment. Children who are at least 12 years old can use azelastine for other reasons. Azelastine may also have other treatments not referenced here.

Always follow the medication guidelines, your doctor's advice, and your prescribed dosage amount instructions exactly. Store medication away from children and pets.

• Avoid getting azelastine into your eyes or mouth.
• Supervise children who use azelastine
• Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse
• Store azelastine in an upright position at room temperature
• Do not freeze
• Dispose of azelastine after 200 sprays, even if there is some left over
• If you miss a dose, administer one as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose

General precautions:

• Avoid driving and other activities that depend on alertness until you know how azelastine affects you
• Consuming alcohol in conjunction with azelastine can worsen side effects

Before starting this medication, inform your doctor if you have experienced the following:

• If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or plan to get pregnant and/or breastfeed, talk to your doctor; azelastine may cause breast milk to taste bitter, and your baby may not nurse well

Do not use this medication if you are:

• Allergic to it

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• An overdose
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, breathing difficulty, swollen face/lips/tongue/throat

Interactions (inform your doctor if you also take these):

• Azelastine may interact with opioids, sleeping aids, msucle relaxers, and medication used to treat seizures and anxiety; if you use these drugs, inform your doctor
• Tell your doctor about all medical conditions, allergies, and medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, herbs and supplements, vitamins, and recreational drugs

The precautionary information on this page does not represent every interaction, side effect, or caution. Other effects can occur. Talk to your doctor about the relevance of this information to your personal care.

Common side effects include:

• Bitter taste
• Fatigue, drowsiness
• Headache, dizziness
• Nasal congestion, sneezing, nosebleeds
• Nausea, dry mouth
• Weight gain

Seek immediate medical attention if:

(see Cautions)

Contact your doctor immediately if:

(see Cautions)

Please note that the information on this page is general and does not describe every possible effect. Other effects may occur. Please consult with your doctor about the relevance of this page to your unique circumstances.