Itulazax

This medicine helps your body get used to birch pollen, reducing allergic reactions like hay fever and eye irritation.

Form
kylmäkuivattu tabletti kielen alle
Strength
12 SQ-BET
Active Ingredient
Birch
Manufacturer
ALK-Abello A/S

How to Use

Dosage

One freeze-dried tablet under the tongue once a day.

Method

Place the tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve completely. Do not swallow for the first minute. Do not eat or drink for at least 5 minutes after taking it.

Important

Do not take more than one tablet per day.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • Itching in ears, mouth, or tongue
  • Swelling in mouth
  • Irritation in throat
  • Tingling feeling in mouth
  • Runny nose
  • Oral allergy syndrome (itching and/or swelling in mouth and throat after eating certain raw vegetables, fruits, or nuts)
  • Changes in taste
  • Eye symptoms (e.g., itching, watery eyes, swelling, redness)
  • Cough
  • Dry throat
  • Hoarseness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain in mouth or throat
  • Swelling in throat
  • Stomach ache
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Pain or difficulty swallowing
  • Pain or burning sensation on the tongue
  • Numbness in mouth
  • Swelling of lips or tongue
  • Itching lips
  • Nausea
  • Discomfort in mouth
  • Mouth blisters
  • Tingling sensation in throat
  • Inflammation in mouth
  • Hives
  • Chest discomfort
  • Feeling of something stuck in throat
  • Redness in mouth
  • Discomfort in tongue or throat
  • Eczema
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Nasal itching
RARE
  • Feeling of tightness in throat
  • Tongue inflammation
  • Blisters on lips
  • Mouth sores
  • Esophagus irritation
  • Rapid swelling of face, mouth, or throat
  • Allergic inflammation of the esophagus (eosinophilic esophagitis)
  • Inflammation of airways
  • Esophageal pain
  • Increased saliva production

Important Warnings

  • Do not take if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine.
  • Do not take if you have poor lung function, severe asthma worsening, or uncontrolled asthma in the last 3 months.
  • Do not take if you have a condition affecting your immune system, are taking medicines that weaken your immune system, or have cancer.
  • Do not take if you recently had a tooth pulled, mouth surgery, or have mouth sores or infections. Your doctor might suggest waiting until your mouth has healed.
  • Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor if you have severe or lasting heartburn or trouble swallowing, as these could be signs of an allergic reaction in your food pipe.
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  • Seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as significant worsening of asthma, severe throat swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, changes in voice (e.g., hoarseness), low blood pressure, or a feeling of fullness in the throat.