Grazax
- Used to build up immunological tolerance to grass pollen
- Contains allergen extract of grass pollen
- Oral lyophilisate (dissolves in the mouth)
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use
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Grazax is a treatment for rhinitis and conjunctivitis caused by grass pollen (hay fever). This medicine contains an allergen extract of grass pollen to increase the immune system’s tolerance towards grass pollen, acting like a vaccine to reduce hay fever symptoms. Grazax is an oral lyophilisate, a type of medicine that dissolves under the tongue.
Directions
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. To get the best effect, start taking Grazax 4 months before the expected start of the grass pollen season. It is recommended to continue treatment every day for 3 years. If your symptoms do not get better during the first grass pollen season, consult your doctor.
To take Grazax, remove the medicine from the foil and place it under your tongue immediately. Keep it under your tongue until it has fully dissolved. Do not swallow for 1 minute and do not eat or drink for at least 5 minutes after taking the medicine.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Grazax can cause side effects, but these won't affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Swelling of the mouth
- Mouth or ear itching
- Irritating sensation in the throat
- Prickling sensation of numbness of the mouth
- Eye, lip or nose itching
- Eye or mouth inflammation
- Shortness of breath, cough or sneezing
- Dry throat
- Runny nose
- Swelling of the eyes or lips
- Blistering pain or discomfort in the mouth or throat
- Stomach pain, diarrhoea, feeling sick, vomiting
- Heartburn
- Itching rash or nettle rash
- Tiredness
- Chest discomfort
- Tighntess of throat
- Mouth redness
- Difficulty swallowing
For more information on uncommon and rare side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Stop taking Grazax and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Rapid swelling of the face, mouth or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty breathing
- Hives (raised itchy rash)
- Voice changes
- Worsening of existing asthma
- Severe discomfort
If you experience persisting heartburn while taking this medicine you should contact your doctor.
Warnings
Do not take Grazax if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any of the following:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine
- An illness which affects the immune system
- Severe asthma
- Cancer
- Severe mouth inflammation
Talk to your doctor before taking Grazax if:
- You have recently had a tooth taken out or other forms of oral surgery. Treatment should be stopped for 7 days to allow the oral cavity to heal
- You have a severe allergy to fish
- You have previously had an allergic reaction in connection with injection of allergen extract of grass pollen
- You have asthma and are experiencing an acute upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment with Grazax should be stopped temporarily until the infection has resolved
- You are taking any other medicines, particularly antihistamines or corticosteroids
Children below the age of 5 must not use this medicine. Children over 5 who have recently lost a milk tooth should stop treatment for 7 days.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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