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Details About Generic Salt :: Azelastine
Main Medicine Class:: Respiratory System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Histamines and Nasal Decongestants
| 3F. MISCELLANEOUS in 3. OCULAR |
| AZELASTINE |
| H1-BLOCKER | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
| also comes under 6B. Anti-Histamines and Nasal Decongestants in 6. Respiratory System, |
| PK: M: Hepatic E: Feces |
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Indications & Dose: PERENNIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS TP Adult Eye drops (0.05%) apply twice daily, increase to 4 times daily if necessary max 6wk Child >12 yr: Same as adult dose | SEASONAL ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS TP Adult Eye drops (0.05%) apply twice daily, increase to 4 times daily if necessary Child >4 yr: Same as adult dose | SEASONAL ALLERGIC RHINITIS NSL Adult Spray 137µg/spray 2 sprays of a similar preparation into each nostril twice daily Child >5 yr: Spray 137µg/spray: 1 spray into each nostril twice daily |
| ADR: Others: Irritation of the nasal mucosa, taste disturbances, somnolence, headache, dry mouth |