PRN NASAL SYMPTOM RELIEF THAT STARTS WORKING IN 30 MINUTES1,8,*
Astepro® Allergy is different than INS sprays
- Starts working in 30 minutes1,8,† while INS sprays take hours to start to provide relief. Can take between 3 and 14 days to reach maximum efficacy levels2-7,‡
- Flexibility to dose PRN, once or twice a day, versus the leading allergy spray products that recommend daily dosing schedules that may not match patient usage behavior9,12,§
Powerful, steroid-free nasal symptom relief for up to 24 hours9
- Relief of indoor and outdoor allergies of nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing, without steroids or an additional decongestant9
- The same as prescription Astepro® Allergy (azelastine HCL 205.5 mcg) nasal spray9,13,14
FDA approved for children age 6+
- Steroid-free relief of nasal allergy symptoms including congestion9
- Dosing as needed¶
- Does not have a label warning regarding pediatric growth suppression9
*Compared with other steroid allergy sprays, on day 1.
SEE HOW ASTEPRO COMPARES TO INS1-9, 15-18
INS, intranasal steroid.
*Compared with other steroid allergy sprays, on day 1.
†On day 1.
‡INS onset based on various product information; time to maximum efficacy depends on the INS brand.
§In a survey of allergy patients that included nasal spray users (n=732), 42% of patients said they administer their INS “some days and not others.”
¶Up to twice daily.
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