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How to Take Ragweed and it's Dose


Treatment should be started at least 12 weeks before the onset of ragweed pollen season. Treatment must be continued throughout the season.
The tablet should be taken with clean, dry hands and should be kept immediately under the tongue. It should dissolve completely. Do not swallow for minimum one minute.
Hands must be wiped clean after handling the tablet.
The initial dose should be taken under the supervision of a doctor with experience in allergic diseases. Patients must be observed in the hospital for at least 30 minutes following the initial dose.
No Food or beverage should be taken for 5 minutes after taking the tablet.
Autoinjector epinephrine should be kept ready by all the patients at home in case of an emergency like a severe allergic reaction. Patients are advised to read the information about epinephrine.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Ragweed is available as a sublingual tablet to be kept under the tongue which dissolves quickly for treating positive allergic rhinitis adults

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Ragweed should NOT be used in patients:

• With severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma.
• With a history of any severe allergy to allergen immunotherapy.
• With a history of eosinophilic esophagitis.
• With an allergy to any of the inactive ingredients contained in ragweed product.
• Below 18 years and above 65 years of age.

Drug Name : Ragweed

Ragweed tablets contains pollen allergen extract obtained from the short ragweed plant named Ambrosia artemisiifolia, used for treating ragweed positive allergic rhinitis patients in the age group of 18-65 years.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ragweed

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