Azellan Tablet (Azelaastine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As azelastine hydrochloride, take 1 mg orally twice a day after breakfast and before bed. For bronchial asthma, take 2 mg orally twice a day after breakfast and before bed. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication is not safe for children under 6 years of age. Furthermore, it contains lactose, so patients with a genetic disorder that prevents them from digesting lactose should not take this medication. Caution is necessary as neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, tingling in hands and feet, and unsteadiness may occur after ingestion. It may affect the gastrointestinal tract, leading to dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, etc. Occasionally, symptoms such as facial flushing or shortness of breath may occur. Dryness of the nasal cavity may occur, so attention to nasal health is important. As it may affect liver function, there's a potential increase in liver enzyme levels, requiring regular testing and observation. If symptoms of an allergic reaction such as a skin rash occur, ingestion should be stopped immediately. There may be difficulty in urination, hematuria, or frequent urination, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported. Rarely, symptoms such as increased white blood cells, swelling, or menstrual irregularities may occur. This medication may cause drowsiness, hence driving or operating hazardous machinery requires caution. Patients undergoing steroid treatment should be under thorough management by experts while reducing steroid dosage when taking this medication. It should be well understood that this drug is not for the immediate relief of bronchial asthma attacks. For those with seasonal allergies, it is recommended to start taking this medication before symptoms worsen and continue until the symptoms subside. Alcohol consumption can enhance the sedative effects of this medication, so alcohol should be avoided. Additionally, caution is needed when combining it with certain medications, so it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding if possible. Safety for premature infants, newborns, and infants is not established, so caution is advised when using it. Elderly individuals may have weakened bodily functions, thus special attention and possible dosage adjustments are necessary. This medication may have a bitter taste, so please keep this in mind during administration. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place.

Serious side effects

Shortness of breath

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• limb paralysis
• unsteadiness
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• cough in the mouth
• reduced appetite
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that can block light and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Bright yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle