2024年6月4日 · Astepro Allergy (azelastine) is the first nasal antihistamine to be FDA approved for over-the-counter (OTC) use. It’s considered to be a safe and effective option for treating and preventing nasal allergy symptoms.

2021年9月9日 · Azelastine 0.15% nasal spray is approved for seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 6 years and older. Previously available only by prescription, the FDA has now granted azelastine nonprescription status. Azelastine is the only OTC nasal antihistamine available at this time.

2021年6月18日 · Astepro OTC is a nasal antihistamine similar to Claritin, Allegra, Benadryl or Zyrtec, but it is in the nasal topical form, so it does not have to be ingested. Astepro OTC is indicated for the temporary relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and itchy nose due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.

Over-the-counter Astepro Allergy is the same strength as the prescription product. It is the maximum strength of azelastine HCl available as a prescription or over the counter. Astepro Allergy is the same as prescription Astepro (azelastine HCl) 0.15% Nasal Spray, 205.5 mcg (Rx approval in 2009). 3,9,10

2024年6月23日 · The over-the-counter azelastine nasal spray is available in only one strength (0.15%), whereas the prescription version comes in two (0.1% and 0.15%). Both the over-the-counter and prescription versions of the azelastine nasal spray can …

2023年8月23日 · Astelin nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itching, and other nasal symptoms of allergies, in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

Azelastine has been available as a prescription nasal spray called Astelin since 2000. In 2021, the drug company Bayer received FDA approval for a prescription strength, over the counter version of azelastine nasal spray called Astepro. In 2022, …

This steroid-free allergy spray provides long-lasting allergy relief of indoor and outdoor nasal allergy symptoms; nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose for up to 24 hours. Astepro allergy has flexible dosing, so it can be used once or twice daily for allergy relief. One spray contains 205.5 mcg of azelastine HCl.

2022年8月30日 · Azelastine nasal spray which previously was available only as a prescription (Astelin) is now available to purchase over-the-counter (OTC). Currently, the only one that is present OTC is called Astepro .

Effective July 2022, Astepro can be purchased over-the-counter at retail pharmacies. This is the first OTC antihistamine nasal spray available for treating allergy symptoms and the first time a drug in this class has made the switch from prescription-only to over-the-counter.