Allergen dosage form

摘要

The invention provides allergen containing pharmaceutical products and in particular fast-dispersing solid allergen dosage forms. In particular, fast-dispersing, non-compressed solid dosage forms suitable for oromucosal administration comprising a matrix and at least one allergen are provided. Suitable matrices are gelatine, starch and mannitol. Methods for the dosage forms are also provided.

主权项

1. A method for administering an allergen to a mammal which comprises:
oromucosally administering to a mammal having at least one clinical allergy symptom an oromucosal dosage form comprising an effective dose of a major grass pollen allergen, and repeating the administration of an oromucosal dosage form comprising an effective dose of the major grass pollen allergen at least once daily, wherein the repeat administration does not comprise an up-dosing phase, and wherein the repeated administration of said major grass pollen allergen reduces the at least one clinical allergy symptom.