Azelastine
antihistamine · antiallergic
Nothing to addWhat this medicine is for
Pharmacologically, Azelastine relates to the category “antihistamine (antiallergic)”. Antihistamines block the action of histamine, which relieves allergy symptoms; some cause drowsiness.
In the case of Azelastine, this means: Relieves allergy symptoms. It is used rather occasionally or as a short course, to get through an episode.
Under which brands it is found
In France, about 9 reimbursable presentations containing Azelastine are recorded. It is found under several brand names and as generics.
- Allergodil
- Alonest
- Azelastine Chlorhydrate / Fluticasone Propionate Biogaran
- Azelastine Chlorhydrate/Fluticasone Propionate Teva
- Azelastine Chlorhydrate/Fluticasone Propionate Viatris
- Azelastine Chlorhydrate/Fluticasone Propionate Zentiva
- Azelastine Chlorhydrate/Propionate De Fluticasone Eg
- Dymista
- and other presentations
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
We put forward no supplement for Azelastine: that would be forcing a need that does not exist. The great majority of medicines call for no particular supplementation, and acknowledging this is part of the way we work. We design a supplement only where the data support it, across five specific classes.
Talk about it in the community
A space to share among people who are affected: the early days, the habits built up over the years, what each person has found to live better with it. Shared experiences, nothing medical.
Related molecules
To explore in the « Respiratory » family and its neighbours.