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Do not take Grazax if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the excipients in the oral lyophilisate
• You have an illness which affects the immune system
• You have severe asthma (as assessed by your doctor)
• You have cancer
• You have a mouth inflammation which is severe

Take special care with Grazax if:

• You have recently had a tooth taken out or other forms of oral surgery. Treatment with Grazax should in this case be stopped for 7 days to allow your oral cavity to heal
• You have severe allergy to fish
• You previously have had an allergic reaction in connection with injection of allergen extract of grass pollen

Some side effects can be severe and need immediate medical care.

There is no experience with Grazax in the elderly (65 years and older).

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. If you are taking other medicines for your allergy symptoms such as antihistamines or corticosteroids your doctor should evaluate the use of such medicines.

Taking Grazax with food and drink

Food and drink should not be taken for 5 minutes after taking this oral lyophilisate.

Oral lyophylisates should be placed under the tongue and allowed to disperse. Advise patient not to swallow for 1 minute, or eat or drink for 5 minutes after taking the tablet. The first should be taken under medical supervision and the patient should be monitored for 20–30 minutes.

General side-effects

Common or very common

Fatigue; respiratory disorders; skin reactions

Uncommon

Hypersensitivity

Specific side-effects

Common or very common

With oral use

allergic rhinitis; asthma; chest discomfort; cough; diarrhoea; dizziness; dyspnoea; ear discomfort; eye discomfort; eye inflammation; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; increased risk of infection; nasal complaints; nausea; oral disorders; oropharyngeal complaints; sensation abnormal; swallowing difficulty; throat complaints; vomiting

Uncommon

With oral use

angioedema; appetite decreased; dry mouth; dysphonia; eye disorders; feeling hot; flushing; gastrointestinal disorders; lymphadenopathy; malaise; palpitations; taste altered; tonsillar hypertrophy