Astelin and DexPak 13 DayTaperpak

• Generic Name: azelastine nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Astelin, Astepro

Astelin (azelastine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Astelin nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itching, and other nasal symptoms of allergies, in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

Astelin is also used to treat ongoing nasal symptoms (runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching) that are not caused by allergies, in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.