About allergen extract mites initial
Sublingual allergen immunotherapy
Used for
- Allergy immunotherapy for house dust mite allergy, such as allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis.
Usual adult dose
Taken under the tongue using a gradually increasing starting schedule, then continued at a maintenance dose as prescribed.
Usual dose in children
May be used in children aged 5 years and older; dosing follows a gradually increasing schedule prescribed by an allergy specialist.
Common side effects
- Mouth or throat itching, swelling, or irritation
- Ear itching
- Stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
- Rarely, severe allergic reaction
Important warnings
- First dose is generally taken under medical supervision.
- Do not use during severe or uncontrolled asthma.
- Treatment may need to stop during mouth infections or oral surgery.
- Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty or severe allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy
Usually not started during pregnancy; ongoing treatment decisions require specialist review.
Breastfeeding
Limited information; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Beta-blockers may complicate treatment of a severe allergic reaction.
- Other allergen immunotherapy may increase allergic-reaction risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.