July 12, 2022 – A bit over a 12 months after its FDA approval, Bayer has introduced that its prescription-strength nasal spray for indoor and out of doors allergic reactions (model identify Astepro) is now out there over-the-counter nationwide.
Astepro, which is made up of 0.15% energy of the antihistamine azelastine and might take simply half-hour to kick in, is the primary and solely steroid-free antihistamine nasal spray for allergic reactions that may be bought with out a prescription. The spray is made to alleviate congestion and signs of hay fever for these 6 years outdated and up.
Catherine Vennat, a vice chairman at Bayer’s advertising division, in a information launch referred to as the spray a “breakthrough” in allergy remedies.
Customers of the OTC spray can use Astepro as much as twice a day to supply 24-hour aid, Bayer stated. In accordance with the product’s website, the remedy prices wherever from $15.99 to $24.99 at main retail sstores throughout the nation and on-line via Walmart, Amazon, Walgreens and Goal.
“In my expertise, azelastine nostril spray is secure and efficacious,” says David Rosenstreich, MD, professor of allergy and immunology on the Albert Einstein School of Medication. “It may be utilized by itself or together with a nasal corticosteroid like fluticasone for added symptom aid.”
Rosenstreich added that, along with drowsiness, sufferers must be conscious that some customers expertise a foul style of their mouths after utilizing the spray.
Drowsiness is a doable aspect impact of Astepro, as it’s with different oral antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine (Allegra).
