Astelin is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. This eMedTV segment offers dosing information for the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Common side effects of Astelin may include bitter taste, sore throat, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource contains a list of other common Astelin side effects, as well as potentially serious side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Astelin is used for treating seasonal nasal allergy symptoms and vasomotor rhinitis. This segment of the eMedTV library offers more information on specific Astelin uses, explains how the drug works, and lists possible off-label uses for the medicine.
The recommended Astelin dosage for treating vasomotor rhinitis is two sprays in each nostril twice daily. This eMedTV Web page offers tips for using the nasal spray and also includes Astelin dosing guidelines for the treatment of nasal allergies.
If barbiturates, narcotics, or cimetidine are taken together with Astelin, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that should not be taken with Astelin and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.
You should not use Astelin if you are allergic to any components of the medication. This page on the eMedTV Web site includes a list of other Astelin warnings and precautions, and describes possible side effects to look out for during treatment.
Weight gain is a potential side effect of Astelin. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Astelin and weight gain, including an explanation of how common the side effect is and suggestions on what to do if weight gain does occur.
Taking an entire bottle of Astelin all at once is unlikely to cause serious problems in adults. This eMedTV segment explores in detail the possible effects of an Astelin overdose and also describes the treatment options that are available.
It may not be safe for pregnant women to use Astelin. As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, animal studies on Astelin and pregnancy show that the drug can increase the risk of birth defects, low fetal weight, and miscarriages.
It is not known whether Astelin and breastfeeding is a safe combination. As this eMedTV page explains, it is not clear whether Astelin passes through breast milk. This article also discusses the possible risks of using the drug while breastfeeding.
Astelin is currently not available in generic form. This eMedTV article offers more information on when a generic form may be available and explains the potential dangers of buying so-called "generic Astelin" before an approved version is available.
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