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Brand name: Actair Initiation Treatment TM

Active ingredients: american house dust mite extract + european house dust mite extract

What it is used for

Treatment of house dust mite allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis in adults, adolescents and children 5 years and over diagnosed with house dust mite allergy.

How to take it

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.

Part 1: Tablet

White to beige, round and biconvex, brown speckled tablets engraved with SAC on one side and 100 on the other side

The way to take this medicine is: Sublingual. This medicine is placed under the tongue.

Part 2: Tablet

White to beige, round and biconvex, brown speckled tablets engraved with sac on one side and 300 on the other side.

The way to take this medicine is: Sublingual. This medicine is placed under the tongue.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Storage instructions

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

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For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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