About polymerized allergen extracts grass mix + secale cereale
Allergen immunotherapy extract
Used for
- Allergy immunotherapy for sensitivity to grasses, including ryegrass pollen.
Usual adult dose
Dose is gradually increased under specialist supervision, then maintained; schedules depend on the specific product and response.
Usual dose in children
Specialist-directed schedules may be used in children; age limits depend on the product and local guidance.
Common side effects
- Injection-site redness, swelling, itching, or pain
- Sneezing, itchy eyes, or nasal symptoms
- Hives or generalized itching
- Rarely, severe allergic reaction or breathing difficulty
Important warnings
- Must be administered by trained healthcare professionals with emergency treatment available.
- Remain under observation after injections as directed by the treating clinic.
- Avoid injection during acute asthma symptoms or significant illness.
- Use caution with severe asthma, heart disease, or medicines that complicate allergy treatment.
Pregnancy
Usually not started during pregnancy; ongoing treatment may sometimes continue if already tolerated, under specialist guidance.
Breastfeeding
No specific concern is established, but treatment decisions should be discussed with an allergy specialist.
Interactions
- Beta-blockers may make severe allergic reactions harder to treat.
- ACE inhibitors may affect management of severe reactions; discuss with the prescriber.
- Other allergen immunotherapy may increase allergic-reaction risk.
- Some medicines can affect skin allergy testing; tell clinicians about all medicines.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.