Actair

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Leaflet included in the packaging: Information for the patient

ACTAIR, 300 IR, sublingual tablets

For use in adolescents and adults (aged 12 to 65 years)

Standardized extracts of house dust mite allergens
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinusand Dermatophagoides farinae
This medicinal product will be subject to additional monitoring. This will allow for the quick identification of new
safety information. The user of the medicinal product can also help by reporting any adverse reactions that occurred after taking the medicinal product. To find out how to report adverse reactions, see section 4.

It is essential to carefully read the contents of the leaflet before taking the medicinal product, as it contains important information for the patient.

• The leaflet should be kept, so it can be re-read if necessary.
• In case of any doubts, the patient should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicinal product has been prescribed specifically for one person. It should not be given to others. The medicinal product may harm another person, even if their symptoms are the same.
• If the patient experiences any adverse reactions, including any adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is ACTAIR and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking ACTAIR
• 3. How to take ACTAIR
• 4. Possible adverse reactions
• 5. How to store ACTAIR
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is ACTAIR and what is it used for

ACTAIR contains extracts of house dust mite allergens.
ACTAIR is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa)
in adolescents (aged 12 to 17 years) and adults. ACTAIR works by increasing
immunological tolerance (the body's ability to fight) to house dust mites.
It may be necessary to take the medicinal product for 3 months before an improvement is seen.
Before starting treatment, the doctor will diagnose the patient's allergy by performing appropriate
skin tests and/or blood tests.
The first dose of ACTAIR should be taken under medical supervision. The patient should remain under
medical supervision for at least half an hour after taking the first dose. This is a precautionary measure to monitor sensitivity to the medicinal product. It also allows for discussion with the doctor about any potential adverse reactions.
ACTAIR is prescribed by doctors with experience in treating allergies.

2. Important information before taking ACTAIR

When not to take ACTAIR:

• if the patient is allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicinal product (listed in section 6),
• if the patient has severe and/or unstable asthma or if there has been a severe asthma exacerbation in the last 3 months,
• if, according to the doctor's assessment, the patient's forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) is below 80%,
• in patients with diseases affecting the immune system, patients taking immunosuppressive drugs, or patients with cancer,
• in patients with oral ulcers or infections. The doctor may recommend delaying the start of treatment or interrupting it until the oral lesions have healed. Women who are pregnant should not start treatment with ACTAIR.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting treatment with ACTAIR, the patient should discuss the following with their doctor:

• the occurrence of severe allergic symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing or breathing, changes in voice, hypotension (low blood pressure), or a feeling of a lump in the throat. Treatment should be discontinued and the doctor contacted immediately.
• the occurrence of a previous severe allergic reaction to an allergen extract-containing medicinal product.
• a significant worsening of asthma symptoms. Treatment should be discontinued and the doctor contacted immediately.
• the presence of cardiovascular diseases.
• the use of beta-blockers (a class of drugs often prescribed for heart diseases and high blood pressure, but also found in some eye drops and ointments).
• treatment for depression with tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or treatment for Parkinson's disease with catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors.
• Patients awaiting oral surgery or tooth extraction should discontinue treatment with ACTAIR until complete healing.
• Patients with persistent heartburn or difficulty swallowing should contact their doctor.
• Autoimmune diseases in remission

Patients should discuss the following with their doctor:

• any recent illnesses;
• the presence of any diseases in the patient or their family that may affect the immune system;
• a recent worsening of allergic symptoms.

If the patient is taking asthma-controlling medications and/or symptom-relieving medications, they should not stop taking them without consulting their doctor, as this may lead to an exacerbation of asthma symptoms.
During treatment, mild or moderate local allergic reactions may occur.
In the case of severe allergic reactions, the patient should discuss with their doctor whether it is necessary to use anti-allergic medications, such as antihistamines.

Children and adolescents

ACTAIR is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in adolescents (aged 12 to 17 years). ACTAIR is not indicated for use in children under 12 years of age.

ACTAIR and other medicinal products

The patient should inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medicinal products they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicinal products they plan to take, including those available without a prescription. Patients taking other anti-allergic medicinal products, such as antihistamines, asthma medications, steroids, or medications that block the substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE), e.g., omalizumab, should discuss their continued use with their doctor. Discontinuing these anti-allergic medicinal products may lead to further adverse reactions during treatment with ACTAIR.

ACTAIR with food and drink

The patient should not eat or drink for 5 minutes after taking this medicinal product.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicinal product.
There is no experience with the use of ACTAIR during pregnancy. Therefore, treatment with ACTAIR should not be started during pregnancy. Patients who become pregnant during treatment should discuss continuation of treatment with their doctor.
There is no experience with the use of ACTAIR during breastfeeding. However, no effects on breastfed infants are expected. The patient should consult their doctor and ensure it is safe to continue taking ACTAIR while breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

No effects of ACTAIR on the ability to drive and use machines have been observed.

ACTAIR contains lactose

Patients with intolerance to some sugars should consult their doctor before starting treatment with this medicinal product.

3. How to take ACTAIR

This medicinal product should always be taken according to the doctor's instructions. In case of doubts, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
It is recommended to take the first tablet under medical supervision. The doctor will inform the patient how long to take ACTAIR.
Treatment starts with an initial phase dose, and the dose is gradually increased to a maintenance dose of 300 IR. IR (Index of Reactivity) expresses activity.

Continuation of treatment

The dose is 300 IR (one tablet) per day.

Use in adolescents

The dose for adolescents is the same as for adults.
ACTAIR should be taken as follows:

• 1. Remove one tablet from the packaging by pushing it through the foil.
• 2. At the time of administration, the patient should not have anything in their mouth.
• 3. Place the tablet under the tongue and keep it there until it dissolves, then swallow.

• 4. Do not eat or drink for at least 5 minutes.
• 5. After touching the tablet, wash your hands.

In case of overdose of ACTAIR

In case of overdose of ACTAIR, allergic symptoms, including local symptoms in the mouth and throat, may occur. In case of severe symptoms, the patient should contact their doctor or hospital immediately.

Missed dose of ACTAIR

A missed dose of ACTAIR can be taken later the same day. The patient should not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. If the interruption in treatment with ACTAIR was longer than 7 days, the patient should consult their doctor before taking ACTAIR again.

Discontinuation of ACTAIR

Not taking the medicinal product as instructed may result in a lack of beneficial treatment effects.
In case of any doubts about the use of this medicinal product, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible adverse reactions

Like all medicinal products, ACTAIR can cause adverse reactions, although not everybody gets them.
Adverse reactions may be an allergic reaction to the allergen being treated.
Most allergic adverse reactions last from a few minutes to a few hours after taking the medicinal product
and most resolve after 1-3 months of treatment.
The patient should stop taking ACTAIR and contact their doctor or hospital immediately if they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Sudden swelling of the face, lips, throat, or skin
• Difficulty swallowing
• Difficulty breathing
• Changes in voice
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Feeling of a lump in the throat
• Hives and itching of the skin

Other possible adverse reactions:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):

• Swelling or itching of the mouth
• Irritation of the throat
• Itching of the ear

Common (may affect less than 1 in 10 patients):

• Itching of the eyes
• Swelling or itching of the lips or tongue
• Burning or tingling in the mouth, inflammation, and pain in the mouth, oral ulcers
• Altered taste
• Discomfort or pain in the mouth and/or throat
• Swelling of the throat, difficulty swallowing
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Itching

Uncommon (may affect less than 1 in 100 patients):

• Redness of the eyes and conjunctivitis, eye swelling, tearing
• Ear pain or tingling
• Nasal discomfort, nasal congestion
• Gingivitis, bleeding from the mouth
• Unpleasant breath odor, belching
• Painful swallowing
• Irritation of the vocal cords
• Accelerated breathing
• Throat numbness
• Seasonal allergy
• Bronchitis
• Chest pain
• Palpitations, rapid heartbeat
• Esophageal swelling
• Frequent bowel movements, irritable bowel syndrome, gas
• Irritability, concentration disorders, numbness, drowsiness, speech disorders, tremors
• Blisters, redness of the skin, acute skin reaction, changes resembling scratches
• Muscle discomfort or cramps
• Sudden need to urinate

If the patient experiences any adverse reactions that concern them, they should inform their doctor, who will decide on the use of medications, such as antihistamines, to alleviate them.

Reporting adverse reactions

If the patient experiences any adverse reactions, including any adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist.
Adverse reactions can be reported directly to the Department of Pharmacovigilance of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Adverse reactions can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting adverse reactions will allow for the collection of more information on the safety of the medicinal product.

5. How to store ACTAIR

There are no special precautions for storage of this medicinal product.
The medicinal product should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
The medicinal product should not be used after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Medicinal products should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicinal products they no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What ACTAIR contains

The active substance is a standardized extract of house dust mite allergens
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinusand Dermatophagoides farinae. One sublingual tablet contains
300 IR.
IR (Index of Reactivity) means activity.
The other ingredients are: colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium croscarmellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol (E 421), and microcrystalline cellulose.

What ACTAIR looks like and contents of the pack

Sublingual tablet.
The 300 IR tablets are white to beige, round, and biconvex, with brown spots, with "SAC" engraved on one side and "300" on the other.
The tablets are provided in aluminum blisters with a removable aluminum foil in a cardboard box.
Pack sizes:
Pack containing 30 sublingual tablets
Pack containing 90 sublingual tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

STALLERGENES
6 rue Alexis de Tocqueville
92160 ANTONY
France

This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names:

Austria
Actair 300 IR Sublingualtabletten
Belgium
Orylmyte 300 IR comprimés sublinguaux
Bulgaria
АКТАИР 300 IR сублингвални таблетки
Croatia
Orylmyte 300 IR sublingvalne tablete
Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Romania
ACTAIR
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Aitmyte
France
Orylmyte 300 IR, comprimé sublingual
Germany
ORYLMYTE 300 IR
Ireland, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
ACTAIR 300 IR sublingual tablets
Italy, Luxembourg
ORYLMYTE
Netherlands
Actair 300 IR, tabletten voor sublinguaal
gebruik
Slovenia
Actair 300 IR podjezične tablete
Slovakia
ACTAIR 300 IR sublingválne tablety
Spain
Actair 300 IR comprimidos sublinguales

Date of last revision of the leaflet: 01/2023