What is Oralair? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Oralair

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Start taking Oralair® 4 months before grass pollen season begins and continue taking it throughout the pollen season.

• Wash your hands before and after you take the tablet.

• Remove the tablet from the blister pack and place it under your tongue. Let it dissolve for about 1 minute before you swallow it. Do not eat or drink anything for 5 minutes after you swallow the tablet.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss your dose for more than one day, call your doctor before you start taking the medicine again.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Remove the tablet from the blister pack and place it under your tongue. Let it dissolve for about 1 minute before you swallow it. Do not eat or drink anything for 5 minutes after you swallow the tablet.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Start taking Oralair® 4 months before grass pollen season begins and continue taking it throughout the pollen season.

• Wash your hands before and after you take the tablet.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss your dose for more than one day, call your doctor before you start taking the medicine again.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Oralair

Oralair contraindications - Who shouldn't take Oralair?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or eosinophilic esophagitis.

Oralair warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or lung problems (such as COPD), heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, angina, or you had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have mouth ulcers, oral thrush, or recently had oral surgery or a tooth removed.

• Call your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing or if your asthma becomes difficult to control.

• Ask your doctor if you should keep an emergency injection with you in case of a severe allergic reaction. If you have a severe allergic reaction, seek medical care right away and stop using this medicine.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Oralair interactions & what to avoid when taking Oralair

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or lung problems (such as COPD), heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, angina, or you had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have mouth ulcers, oral thrush, or recently had oral surgery or a tooth removed.

• Call your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing or if your asthma becomes difficult to control.

• Ask your doctor if you should keep an emergency injection with you in case of a severe allergic reaction. If you have a severe allergic reaction, seek medical care right away and stop using this medicine.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.