New allergy meds will hit the market this spring

March 1997

    Several new allergy meds will hit the market this spring...Astelin nasal spray...OTC Nasalcrom...Patanol eye drops...and a new Claritin.

    Astelin (azelastine) is the first ANTIHISTAMINE nasal spray. It's prescription only...for seasonal allergic rhinitis.

    Astelin works about as well as oral antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays...for itchy, runny nose and sneezing.

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