Azeptin Biact (Azelastine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

For perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, spray intranasally 1 time (0.14 mg) twice a day with azelastine hydrochloride. For vasomotor rhinitis, in children aged 12 and older and adults, spray intranasally 2 times (0.28 mg) twice a day with azelastine hydrochloride.

Children's dosage

For vasomotor rhinitis, in children aged 12 and older, spray intranasally 2 times (0.28 mg) once in the morning and once in the evening.

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to certain ingredients, children under 6 years of age, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. During use, symptoms such as stinging, itching, sneezing, and nosebleeds may occur, and a bitter taste or nausea may be felt depending on the position during spraying. Side effects such as headache, drowsiness, sore throat, dry mouth, and sneezing have been reported, so caution is needed if these symptoms occur. This medication may cause drowsiness, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery, and it is advisable not to take it with other antihistamines. Furthermore, due to the included benzalkonium chloride ingredient, bronchospasm or irritation and swelling of the nasal mucosa may occur; therefore, caution is necessary with prolonged use. Taking it with alcohol or central nervous system depressants may exacerbate neurological impairment, so it should not be taken together. If pregnant or breastfeeding, it is safest not to use this medication as it may be harmful to the fetus or newborn. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as agitation, tremors, and seizures may arise, and one should seek medical attention immediately. This medication is for intranasal use only, and it should be confirmed to spray well before use if it is being used for the first time or has not been used for a long time. Avoid sharing to reduce the risk of contamination, and keep out of reach of children. During storage, avoid exposure to air or light by keeping it in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, that is, below 8 degrees Celsius, and it should not be put in the refrigerator.

Serious side effects

Bronchospasm, nocturnal dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Stinging
• itching
• sneezing
• nosebleeds
• bitter taste
• nausea
• headache
• drowsiness
• nasal burning
• throat inflammation

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or light. Additionally, when storing, it should be kept at room temperature, specifically below 8 degrees Celsius, and should not be stored in the refrigerator.

Appearance

This drug is a transparent, colorless liquid contained in a spray container that delivers a specific amount each time.

Package unit

10 mL/bottle