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Ragwitek and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Ragwitek and Food for safety when used together.

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Ragwitek <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Consuming food or beverage during or immediately after using ragweed pollen allergen extract may reduce the amount of allergen extract available for absorption from tissues under the tongue into the blood stream. Food or beverage should not be taken with, or for at least 5 minutes after, using ragweed pollen allergen extract. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions on how to use the medication properly.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Since sublingual preparations of pollen allergen extracts are meant to be absorbed directly from tissues under the tongue into the blood stream, consuming food or beverage during or immediately after administration may reduce the systemic bioavailability of the medication.

MANAGEMENT: Food or beverage should not be taken with, or for at least 5 minutes after, the administration of sublingual allergen extracts.

References:

"Product Information. Oralair (mixed grass pollens allergen extract)." Greer Laboratories Inc, Lenoir, NC.
"Product Information. Ragwitek (ragweed pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Company Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ.
"Product Information. Grastek (timothy grass pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Company Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ.

Ragwitek

Generic Name: ragweed pollen allergen extract

Brand Name: Ragwitek

Synonyms: n.a.

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