Astepro Dosage

Astepro Medication Information

Astepro Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Astepro^™ (azelastine hydrochloride) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on how you react to the medication. As is the case with all medications, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

Dosing for Nasal Allergies

Astepro comes in the following strengths:

Astepro 0.1% nasal spray, with 137 mcg of medication in each spray
Astepro 0.15% nasal spray, with 205.5 mcg of medication in each spray.

The recommended Astepro dose for treating seasonal nasal allergies (known as allergic rhinitis) in adults and children 12 years old and older is one or two sprays in each nostril twice daily (for a total dosage of four to eight sprays per day) for either strength of Astepro.

For treating year-round (perennial) nasal allergies in adults and children 12 years or older, the recommended dosage is two sprays of Astepro 0.15% spray in each nostril twice daily. At this time, there is no recommended dosage for using the 0.1% strength for treating perennial nasal allergies.

General Information on Dosing With Astepro

Some considerations for people taking Astepro include the following:

Astepro comes in nasal spray form. It is usually taken twice a day.
The first time you use each bottle of Astepro, you will need to prime the pump by spraying six times until a fine mist appears. If you have not used the bottle within the last three days, you may have to reprime the pump by spraying it twice.
Blow your nose before each Astepro dosage. Breathe in gently while spraying the medicine into your nose. Do not try to inhale the spray or breathe in too deeply, as Astepro works when it comes in contact with the inside surfaces of the nose (not the throat or lungs).
Do not tip your head back immediately after taking Astepro, as this increases the chance of experiencing a bitter taste.
For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Astepro will not work if you stop taking it.
If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or Astepro dosing in general, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.