About polimerized allergen extract
Allergen immunotherapy extract
Used for
- Allergen immunotherapy for sensitivity to indoor allergens, such as house dust mites, when confirmed by testing.
Usual adult dose
Doses are individualized and gradually increased by an allergy specialist according to the product’s schedule and patient response.
Usual dose in children
May be used in children under specialist supervision; doses are individualized and gradually increased.
Common side effects
- Injection-site redness, swelling, itching, or pain
- Sneezing, nasal symptoms, or itchy eyes
- Hives or swelling
- Rarely, severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis
Important warnings
- Must be administered by trained healthcare staff with emergency treatment available.
- Observe after injections because serious allergic reactions can occur.
- Dose may need adjustment after missed injections, reactions, or changes in treatment.
- Do not inject during acute illness or uncontrolled asthma without clinical review.
Pregnancy
Generally, immunotherapy is not started during pregnancy; continuing established treatment requires specialist assessment.
Breastfeeding
No specific harm is expected, but discuss ongoing treatment with an allergy specialist.
Interactions
- Beta-blockers may make severe allergic reactions harder to treat.
- Other allergen immunotherapy may increase reactions.
- Medicines that suppress immunity may affect treatment response.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.