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Azelastine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SPRAY, METERED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2026-04-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each spray)

Azelastine hydrochloride 205.5 mcg (equivalent to 187.6 mcg azelastine)

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • itchy nose
Warnings

Only for use in the nose. Do not spray in eyes or mouth.

Do not use

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery
  • have had nose injury that has not healed

When using this product

  • drowsiness may occur
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • you may get a bitter taste in your mouth. To help avoid this, tilt your head downward while spraying.
  • nasal discomfort or sneezing may occur right after use
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • an allergic reaction, such as a skin rash, to this product occurs
  • you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • Read the User Guide for how to:
    • prime the bottle before first use
    • use the spray
    • prime bottle again if not used for 3 or more days
    • clean the spray nozzle if it gets clogged
adults and children 12 years and older This product may be used either once or twice a day:
  • once daily: use 2 sprays in each nostril; OR
  • twice daily: use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril every 12 hours
  • do not use more than 4 sprays in each nostril in a 24 hour period
children 6 years to 11 years
  • an adult should supervise use
  • 1 spray in each nostril every 12 hours
  • do not use more than 2 sprays in each nostril in a 24 hour period
children under 6 years do not use
Other information
  • store between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Protect from freezing.
  • keep this carton and the enclosed User Guide for important information
  • do not use if sealed package is torn or opened
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium dihydrate, hypromellose, purified water, sodium citrate (dihydrate), sorbitol, sucralose

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel - Bottle only

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Astepro® Allergy Spray††

24 HOUR RELIEF

Allergy Nasal Spray

AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 205.5 mcg per spray/

ANTIHISTAMINE

24 Hour

  • Up to 24-hour relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing & itchy nose
  • Steroid free
  • Alcohol free 
  • Fragrance free

METERED SPRAYS

FL OZ (mL)

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Astepro® Allergy Spray

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREENS CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

Package label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ec268981-433f-b26b-4ff0-3a121e0a0d08 · Version 6
NDC: 0363-0653