Medication info

Azels Tablet (Azelastine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Azelastine Hydrochloride›1mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
안국뉴팜(주)
Appearance
Bright yellow round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201907495 · Approved 2019.10.28

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.10.28. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of allergy symptoms such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For Azelastine Hydrochloride, take 1 mg per dose, and for bronchial asthma, take 2 mg per dose, orally twice a day after breakfast and before bedtime. Adjust the dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
안국뉴팜(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of allergy symptoms such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis

  • Bronchial asthma
  • allergic rhinitis
  • urticaria
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • atopic dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • itching
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This medicine is used mainly for diseases related to allergies or inflammation, such as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis. It is also effective for skin diseases accompanied by itching, such as dermatitis and pruritus. This medicine helps to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients.

How to take

Adult dose

For Azelastine Hydrochloride, take 1 mg per dose, and for bronchial asthma, take 2 mg per dose, orally twice a day after breakfast and before bedtime. Adjust the dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used in children under 6 years of age. This medicine contains lactose, so individuals with genetic lactose intolerance or related digestive disorders should not take it. This medicine may cause drowsiness, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery while taking it. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should gradually reduce the steroid dosage while using this medicine and must do so under medical supervision. Bronchial asthma patients should understand that this medicine is not an immediate-relief medication for attacks. Seasonal allergy sufferers should consider the onset of severe symptoms and start taking this medicine in advance, continuing until symptoms resolve. Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine, as it may enhance sedation effects such as drowsiness. Additionally, caution is needed when taking this medicine together with specific drugs such as cimetidine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of taking this medicine, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it if possible as it may be transmitted through breast milk. It is advisable not to use this medicine in infants or premature babies, as its safety has not been sufficiently established. Older adults may have decreased bodily functions, so dosage adjustments or careful usage is necessary for them. This medicine may have a bitter taste, so please consider this when taking it. Finally, this medicine should be stored out of the reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool place with low humidity. It is also important not to transfer the medicine to another container to maintain its quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Shortness of breath
  • increased transaminase activity
  • elevated AST
  • ALT
  • Al-P

Mild side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • numbness of limbs
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • cough in the mouth
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal pain
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • facial flushing
  • nasal dryness
  • rash
  • urinary difficulty
  • hematuria
  • increased urination
  • leukocytosis
  • swelling
  • menstrual irregularities
  • bitter taste

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container that is protected from light, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its efficacy for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Bright yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.