Ansonide Dosage/Direction for Use

Route of Administration: For intranasal use only.
Recommended Dosage: Ansonide Nasal Spray is for administration by the intranasal route only. For full therapeutic benefit, regular scheduled usage is recommended. Onset of action has been observed as early as 8 hours after initial administration. It may take several days of treatment to achieve maximum benefit. An absence of an immediate effect should be explained to the patient.
Populations: For the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis: Adults and Adolescents (12 years and older): The recommended starting dosage is 2 sprays (27.5 micrograms per spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 110 micrograms). Once adequate control of symptoms is achieved, dose reduction to 1 spray in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms) may be effective for maintenance.
Children (2 to 11 years): The recommended starting dosage is 1 spray (27.5 micrograms per spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms). Patients not adequately responding to 1 spray in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms) may use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 110 micrograms). Once adequate control of symptoms is achieved, dose reduction to 1 spray in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms) is recommended.
Children (under 2 years of age): There are no data to recommend use of Ansonide Nasal Spray for the treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in children under 2 years of age.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment required.
Renal Impairment: No dosage adjustment required.
Hepatic Impairment: No dosage adjustment is required in patients with hepatic impairment.