ORALAIR- anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, phelum pratense pollen, and poa pratensis pollen
ORALAIR 100 IR- anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, phleum pratense pollen, and poa pratensis pollen tablet, orally disintegrating
ORALAIR 300 IR- anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, phleum pratense pollen, and poa pratensis pollen tablet, orally disintegrating
ORALAIR 300 IR- anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, phleum pratense pollen, and poa pratensis pollen tablet, orally disintegrating
Stallergenes
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ORALAIR ® (OR-AL-AIR): (Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass Mixed Pollens Allergen Extract)
Carefully read this Medication Guide before you or your child start taking ORALAIR and each time you get a refill. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or you want to learn more about ORALAIR.
What is the Most Important Information I Should Know about ORALAIR?
ORALAIR can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to ORALAIR include:
If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking ORALAIR and immediately seek medical care.
For home administration of ORALAIR, your doctor should prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for you to keep at home for treating a severe reaction, should one occur. Your doctor will train and instruct you on the proper use of auto-injectable epinephrine.
What is ORALAIR
ORALAIR is a prescription medicine used for sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy prescribed to treat sneezing, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion or itchy and watery eyes due to allergy to these grass pollens. ORALAIR may be prescribed for persons 5 to 65 years of age whose doctor has confirmed are allergic to any of the grass pollens contained in ORALAIR.
ORALAIR is taken for about four months before the expected start of the grass pollen season and is continued throughout the grass pollen season.
ORALAIR is NOT a medication that gives immediate relief of allergy symptoms.
Who Should Not Take ORALAIR
You or your child should not take ORALAIR if:
anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate and lactose monohydrate
What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking ORALAIR
Your doctor may decide that ORALAIR is not the best course of therapy if:
You should tell your doctor if you or your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal supplements. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new supply of ORALAIR. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking ORALAIR.
Are there any reasons to stop taking ORALAIR?
Stop ORALAIR and contact your doctor if you or your child:
How should I take ORALAIR?
Take ORALAIR exactly as your doctor tells you.
ORALAIR is a prescription medicine that is placed under the tongue.
Take the first tablet of ORALAIR in your doctor's office. After taking the first tablet, you or your child will be observed for at least 30 minutes for symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
If you or your child tolerates the first dose of ORALAIR, you or your child will continue daily ORALAIR therapy at home.
Children should be given each dose of ORALAIR by an adult who will watch for any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
Take ORALAIR as prescribed by your doctor until the end of the treatment course. If you forget to take ORALAIR, do not take a double dose. Take the next dose at your normal scheduled time the next day. If you don't take ORALAIR for more than one day, contact your health provider before restarting.
What are the possible side effects of ORALAIR?
In children and adults, the most commonly reported side effects were itching of the mouth, lips, tongue or throat. These side effects, by themselves, are not dangerous or life-threatening.
ORALAIR can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to ORALAIR include:
For additional information on the possible side effects of ORALAIR, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
How should I store ORALAIR?
Keep ORALAIR out of the reach of children.
Throw away any unused ORALAIR after the expiration date which is stated on the carton and blister pack after "EXP."
Store ORALAIR in a dry place at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), in the original package.
General information about ORALAIR
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use ORALAIR for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ORALAIR to other people, even if they have the same symptoms. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about ORALAIR. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about ORALAIR that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information go to www.ORALAIR.com or call Greer Laboratories at 1-855-752-5046.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
ORALAIR ® is a registered trademark of Stallergenes SAS
Manufactured by:
Stallergenes SAS
Antony, 92183, France
U.S. License # 1893
Distributed by:
GREER Laboratories, Inc.
Lenoir, N.C. 28645