Astin (Azelastine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Azelastine hydrochloride 1 mg per dose, and in the case of bronchial asthma, 2 mg per dose is to be taken orally twice a day after breakfast and before bedtime. Dosage may be appropriately adjusted depending on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in children under 6 years of age. Additionally, this medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific metabolic disorders. This medication contains a pigment called Yellow No. 5, so patients who are allergic to this ingredient or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions should use it with caution. While using this medication, caution is advised as neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, numbness of the extremities, and wobbliness may occur. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and discomfort in the stomach may also occur. Symptoms such as facial flushing or shortness of breath may rarely occur, thus caution is needed. Nasal dryness may occur, and liver function test values may temporarily increase. If hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes develop, use should be discontinued immediately. Urological symptoms such as difficulty urinating, hematuria, and frequent urination have also been reported rarely. Blood tests may show an increase in white blood cell counts, and symptoms such as edema or menstrual irregularities may appear. This medication may cause drowsiness, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients on steroid therapy should gradually manage steroid dosage when using this medication. Bronchial asthma patients should understand that this medication is not a fast-acting treatment for acute attacks. Patients with seasonal allergies should start taking the medication before symptoms worsen and continue to use it throughout the duration of symptoms. Alcohol consumption may enhance the sedative effect of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking it. Caution is necessary when using this medication with certain other drugs, as interactions may occur. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid its use if possible. There is a need for caution in children, especially premature infants or newborns, as safety has not been established. Elderly patients may have reduced body functions, so dosage adjustments should be made with caution. This medication may have a bitter taste, so it should be noted when taking it. Keep out of reach of children, and it is important to avoid transferring to other containers for safety and quality maintenance.

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• limb paralysis
• wobbliness
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• coughing in the mouth
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is room temperature, to safely preserve the medication’s effectiveness over time.

Appearance

For contract manufacturing: bright yellow round film-coated tablets For export: reddish-brown round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle