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What to ask your doctor about your allergy symptoms.

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Many Benefits of ASTELIN

ASTELIN® relieves a wide range of allergy symptoms, including congestion
(a blocked nose), an itchy or runny nose, sneezing, and postnasal drip (that
drip at the back of your throat).1-3

Not Just Allergens

Environmental irritants bother most people who suffer from allergies, although many don't realize it. ASTELIN is the only prescription antihistamine spray approved to treat nasal symptoms triggered by both seasonal allergens and environmental irritants.

Symptom Relief

Most people using ASTELIN start to feel better within 15 to 45 minutes of use.4,5,* Unlike pills, the medicine in a nasal spray doesn't need to work its way through your body before becoming effective. The medicine goes directly where it's needed immediately — your nose!

If you use a nasal spray such as ASTELIN, be sure to follow the directions for administering it properly. This can help you receive the maximum benefit every time you use it.

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References

* Begins to work in 15 to 45 minutes based on a study conducted in a controlled pollen exposure room and a 2-week study during pollen season.

References

1. Storms WW, Pearlman DS, Chervinsky P, et al. Effectiveness of azelastine nasal solution in seasonal allergic rhinitis. Ear Nose Throat J. 1994;73:382-394.

2. Ratner PH, Findlay SR, Hampel F Jr, et al. A double blind, controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of azelastine nasal spray in seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Imunol. 1994;94:818-825.

3. Banov CH, Lieberman P, for the Vasomotor Rhinitis Study Groups. Effectiveness of azelastine nasal spray in the treatment of vasomotor (perennial nonallergic) rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2001;86:2-35.

4. Data on file. Meda Pharmaceuticals, Study MP431.

5. Data on file. Meda Pharmaceuticals, Study MP430.

Indication For ASTELIN (azelastine HCl) Nasal Spray:

ASTELIN® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine for people 12 years of age and older and is approved to treat nasal symptoms caused by seasonal allergies or environmental irritants.

Important Safety Information:

• When using ASTELIN, avoid alcohol, sedatives, operating machinery, and driving.

• Side effects may include bitter taste, headache, sleepiness, nasal inflammation or burning, and drowsiness

• Ask your doctor if ASTELIN is right for you.

• Please see full prescribing information

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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