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Get to know more about Itulazax for allergy symptoms
Only available via prescription and for patients who have been diagnosed by their doctor or a specialist, Itulazax 12 SQ-Bet tablets come in a packet size of 30 and are a long-term allergy treatment for allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the inside of the nose) and conjunctivitis (red, itchy or watery eyes) symptoms caused by a tree pollen allergy.
Itulazax key features
Itulazax treatment can help steadily minimise these irritating and disruptive symptoms over a 3 year treatment period. The tablets melt under the tongue and contain an extract of birch pollen (Betula verrucosa) to help the body develop a natural defence against birch, alder, hazel, hornbeam, oak and beech tree pollen.
- Daily soft oral tablet that melts under the tongue
- Contains a specific amount of birch tree pollen
- Start 4 months before tree pollen season
Find out more about Itulazax as a tree pollen allergy treatment in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with the medication. You should also understand our initial eligibility criteria for treatment before you complete our online consultation.
Minimising tree pollen allergy symptoms through desensitisation
Itulazax addresses the root cause of tree pollen allergies using desensitisation therapy (allergen immunotherapy). By retraining how your body responds to birch tree family pollen, this treatment helps relieve troublesome symptoms like sneezing, stuffy or runny nose and red, itchy or watery eyes.
Desensitisation therapy in action
The way Itulazax works in the body is straightforward - your body receives carefully controlled doses of birch pollen extract to help reprogramme your immune response. Over the treatment period, your system learns to recognise tree pollen as harmless rather than a threat, leading to fewer and milder reactions during pollen season and beyond.
Experiencing other airborne allergies?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a grass pollen allergy (Grazax) or a house dust mite allergy (Acarizax), we offer similar desensitisation treatments to fight disruptive daily symptoms.
Are Itulazax Tablets right for me?
Itulazax is an immunotherapy treatment for tree pollen allergy when other treatment options haven’t worked. Read our initial eligibility criteria below before completing an online consultation.
- Your doctor or an allergy specialist has diagnosed you with a tree pollen allergy.
- Other allergy treatments haven’t helped ease your symptoms and they are disrupting your quality of life.
- You’ve already been prescribed and taken Itulazax, and your first dose was taken under medical supervision to ensure there were no adverse effects or allergic reactions.
If you’ve not taken Itulazax before, we cannot prescribe it to you. Speak to your doctor or allergy specialist about whether it might be a suitable treatment for you.
The British Society for Immunology has a list of Immunologists in the UK, some of which may offer private appointments. This is only for your first dose, after that, you can take it at home yourself.
Our expert team are on-hand to have a confidential and judgement-free chat about any concerns or finding the right treatment. Call us on 01295 262925 or email [email protected].
Itulazax 12SQ-Bet Tablets 30 for white birch pollen allergen reviews
How to use Itulazax 12SQ-Bet Tablets 30 for white birch pollen allergen
Always follow the use instructions from your doctor or allergy specialist when taking your daily dose of Itulazax at home.
For extra information, make sure you thoroughly read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication.
How to take itulazax
Once you’ve taken your first dose under the medical supervision of your doctor or allergy specialist, you can continue to take Itulazax at home.
You’ll take one tablet daily and be careful not to exert too much force on the tablet when removing it from its foil strip.
Place the tablet under your tongue and keep it there until it has fully dissolved. Don’t swallow for at least a minute and don’t eat or drink for at least a further 5 minutes. This allows the daily dose to be fully absorbed.
If you accidentally take more Itulazax than you should, you may experience localised side effects in the mouth and throat. If these become severe, you should seek emergency medical attention. Never double up on doses if you forget to take one. Simply take it when you remember and then take your next dose at your usual time. Only take one Itulazax tablet each day.
How long do I need to take Itulazax for?
This type of immunotherapy treatment is considered a long-term treatment, and it’s advised to take a daily dose of Itulazax for 3 years for maximum effect. Ideally, treatment should be started 4 months ahead of your local tree pollen season.
Side effects of Itulazax 12SQ-Bet Tablets 30 for white birch pollen allergen
Some people who start taking Itulazax may experience some short-term side effects. You may notice side effects starting within 10 minutes of taking your daily dose - normally they will decrease within an hour. Mild side effects generally occur within the first few days of treatment and should disappear during weeks 1-12 of treatment.
If you experience any of the following signs of a serious allergic reaction, stop taking Itulazax immediately and contact your doctor:
- Your asthma gets noticeably worse than normal
- Severe swelling of the throat
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Difficulty in breathing
- Changes in your voice (eg hoarseness)
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Feeling of fullness in the throat
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Itching of the ears, mouth or tongue
- Swelling of the mouth
- Irritating sensation in the throat
- Prickling sensation of the mouth
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Runny nose
- Oral allergy syndrome (itching and/or swelling in the mouth and throat after eating certain raw vegetables, fruits or nuts)
- Altered taste
- Eye symptoms (eg itching, tearing, swelling, redness)
- Cough
- Dry throat
- Hoarseness
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in the mouth or throat
- Swelling of the throat
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Heartburn
- Pain when swallowing or difficulty swallowing
- Painful or burning feeling of the tongue
- Numbness of the mouth
- Swelling of the lips or tongue
- Lip itching
- Nausea
- Mouth discomfort
- Blisters in the mouth
- Prickling sensation of the throat
- Inflammation in the mouth
- Hives
- Chest discomfort
- Sensation of something stuck in the throat
Read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication for a complete list of any possible side effects. A copy of this will also be in the medication packaging or box.
When you shouldn’t take Itulazax tablets
Don’t take Itulazax tablets if:
- You are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- You have poor lung function – your doctor will decide this.
- You have had severe asthma worsening or uncontrolled asthma episodes within the last 3 months – your doctor will decide this.
- You have an illness that affects the immune system, are taking medicine that suppresses the immune system or have cancer.
- You have recently had a tooth taken out, other forms of mouth surgery, or have mouth ulcers or mouth infections. Your doctor may recommend delaying the start of the treatment or stopping treatment until your mouth has healed.
If you would like to talk to our Healthcare Advisors about any concerns around side effects please call us on 01295 262925 or email [email protected].
