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    Description

    House dust mite allergen extract belongs to the class of medications called allergy immunotherapy. It is used to treat moderate-to-severe allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, stuffy or runny nose caused by house dust mite allergy. Before treatment with house dust mite allergen extract, your doctor will confirm your allergy with either a skin or a blood test. This medication works by causing the body's immune system to become less sensitive to the effects of the dust mites. It may take between 8 and 14 weeks of using this medication regularly, before symptoms begin to improve. This medication does not provide immediate relief for symptoms of house dust mite allergy.

    Directions

    The recommended adult dose of this medication is 1 tablet, taken once daily by letting it dissolve under the tongue. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. To take the tablet, carefully remove the tablet from the foil packaging with dry hands. Place the tablet under your tongue and allow it to dissolve. Try not to swallow for 1 minute after placing the tablet under your tongue. Avoid eating and drinking anything for 5 minutes after taking the medication. Wash your hands after handling the tablet. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

    Ingredients

    Each white to off-white, circular sublingual tablet, debossed with a pentagon on one side, contains 12 SQ-HDM of standardized house dust mites allergen extract from D. farina and D. pteronyssinus. Nonmedicinal ingredients: gelatin NF (fish source), mannitol USP and sodium hydroxide NF. Lactose-free.

    Cautions

    Cautions Do not take this medication if you: • are allergic to any of the non-drug ingredients in this medication • have previously had a severe or life-threatening reaction to house dust mite immunotherapy • have unstable, severe asthma • are taking beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol) • have inflammatory conditions of the mouth, such as severe yeast infection, or recent removal of teeth • have had an allergic reaction that caused inflammation of the esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach)

    Side Effects

    Do not take this medication if you: • are allergic to any of the non-drug ingredients in this medication • have previously had a severe or life-threatening reaction to house dust mite immunotherapy • have unstable, severe asthma • are taking beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol) • have inflammatory conditions of the mouth, such as severe yeast infection, or recent removal of teeth • have had an allergic reaction that caused inflammation of the esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach)

    Product Code : 13701

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