Astepro Nasal Spray

Astepro Nasal Spray Product Description

This medicine reduces nasal allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, hay fever or other allergies (seasonal allergies).Store at controlled room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F) in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. Protect from excessive heat and moisture.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine should only be given by a health care provider who is experienced in the use of this medicine. If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools occur, contact your health care provider at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring instant medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without talking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your health care provider. Before initial use, the child-resistant screw cap on the bottle should be replaced with the pump unit and the delivery system should be primed with 4 sprays or until a fine mist appears. The pump is now primed and ready for use. Blow your nose gently. Close one nostril by placing a finger against the side of your nose, tilt head forward slightly and put the nasal tip of the bottle inside the open nostril. Point the tip towards the back and outer side of your nose. Hold the bottle as before and press once with your thumb. Sniff deeply and breathe out through your mouth. Remove the spray, tilt your head back for a few seconds. Repeat once in the same nostril. Repeat these two doses in the second nostril. Use at regular intervals. Do not use more often than prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional. When 3 or more days have passed since the last use, the pump should be reprimed with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medicationsBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have any other medical condition like liver, kidney, lung or heart disease.Avoid spraying this medicine in the eyes.Most severe: Swelling of the lips, tongue or faceMost common: Bitter taste, drowsiness or sleepinessOther: Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, irritation, burning or itching in the nose, headache, muscle aches, nausea, sudden attacks of sneezing, sore throat, unusual tiredness or weakness, weight gain

How should Astepro Nasal Spray be stored?

Store at controlled room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F) in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. Protect from excessive heat and moisture.

How should I take Astepro Nasal Spray?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine should only be given by a health care provider who is experienced in the use of this medicine. If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools occur, contact your health care provider at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring instant medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without talking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your health care provider. Before initial use, the child-resistant screw cap on the bottle should be replaced with the pump unit and the delivery system should be primed with 4 sprays or until a fine mist appears. The pump is now primed and ready for use. Blow your nose gently. Close one nostril by placing a finger against the side of your nose, tilt head forward slightly and put the nasal tip of the bottle inside the open nostril. Point the tip towards the back and outer side of your nose. Hold the bottle as before and press once with your thumb. Sniff deeply and breathe out through your mouth. Remove the spray, tilt your head back for a few seconds. Repeat once in the same nostril. Repeat these two doses in the second nostril. Use at regular intervals. Do not use more often than prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional. When 3 or more days have passed since the last use, the pump should be reprimed with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears.

When should Astepro Nasal Spray not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications

What precautions should I follow when taking Astepro Nasal Spray?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have any other medical condition like liver, kidney, lung or heart disease.

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Astepro Nasal Spray?

Avoid spraying this medicine in the eyes.

What are the side effects of Astepro Nasal Spray?

Most severe: Swelling of the lips, tongue or face

Most common: Bitter taste, drowsiness or sleepiness

Other: Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, irritation, burning or itching in the nose, headache, muscle aches, nausea, sudden attacks of sneezing, sore throat, unusual tiredness or weakness, weight gain