azelastine hydrochloride

An antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including hay fever, and allergic conjunctivitis. It is available in a metered-dose pump spray and as eye drops on prescription only; a nasal spray specifically for the treatment of hay fever is available from pharmacies without a prescription.

Side effects:
include local irritation and the spray may cause taste disturbances.

Interactions with other drugs:
see antihistamines.

Proprietary preparations:
Optilast (eye drops); Rhinolast Allergy (nasal spray).

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