Azelastine Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Azelastine Hydrochloride is Used for relieving allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. It was first introduced by Norvium Bioscience Llc in its drug Astelin on Nov 1, 1996. Other drugs containing Azelastine Hydrochloride are Optivar, Astepro, Children'S Astepro Allergy, Astepro Allergy. 22 different companies have introduced drugs containing Azelastine Hydrochloride.


Azelastine Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Azelastine Hydrochloride, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Astepro US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Meda Pharms
Astepro US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Viatris
Astepro Allergy US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Bayer Hlthcare
Astepro US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Meda Pharms
Astepro US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Viatris
Astepro US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Viatris
Astepro Allergy US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Astepro Allergy US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare



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Azelastine Hydrochloride Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Azelastine Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride was by Apotex Inc and was approved on Apr 30, 2009. And the latest generic version is by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and was approved on Jan 27, 2025.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Azelastine Hydrochloride generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.