Standardized Bermuda Grass Pollen

STANDARDIZED BERMUDA GRASS POLLEN — cynodon dactylon pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED MEADOW FESCUE GRASS POLLEN — festuca pratensis pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED ORCHARD GRASS POLLEN — dactylis glomerata pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED REDTOP GRASS POLLEN — agrostis gigantea pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED PERENNIAL RYE GRASS POLLEN — lolium perenne pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED TIMOTHY GRASS POLLEN — phleum pratense pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED KENTUCKY (JUNE) BLUEGRASS — poa pratensis pollen injection, solution
STANDARDIZED SWEET VERNAL GRASS POLLEN — anthoxanthum odoratum pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF FOUR STANDARDIZED GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen and phleum pratense pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF FIVE STANDARDIZED GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen and anthoxanthum odoratum pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF SIX STANDARDIZED GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen, festuca pratensis pollen and lolium perenne pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF SEVEN STANDARDIZED GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen, festuca pratensis pollen, lolium perenne pollen and anthoxanthum odoratum pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF EIGHT STANDARDIZED GRASSES — cynodon dactylon pollen, poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen, festuca pratensis pollen, lolium perenne pollen and anthoxanthum odoratum pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF TWENTY-TWO STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED GRASSES — cynodon dactylon pollen, poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen, festuca pratensis pollen, lolium perenne pollen, anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, poa compressa pollen, typha latifolia pollen, bromus secalinus pollen, zea mays pollen, secale cereale pollen, triticum aestivum pollen, sorghum halepense pollen, elymus repens pollen, phalaris arundinacea pollen, bromus inermis pollen, sorghum bicolor ssp. drummondii pollen, arrhenatherum elatius pollen, holcus lanatus pollen and pascopyrum smithii pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED SOUTHERN GRASSES — cynodon dactylon pollen, poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, phleum pratense pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen and sorghum halepense pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED INLAND GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, phleum pratense pollen, poa compressa pollen and bromus inermis pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED SOUTHEASTERN GRASSES — cynodon dactylon pollen, phleum pratense pollen and paspalum notatum pollen injection, solution
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED COASTAL GRASSES — poa pratensis pollen, dactylis glomerata pollen, lolium perenne pollen, agrostis gigantea pollen, anthoxanthum odoratum pollen, phleum pratense pollen, poa compressa pollen, arrhenatherum elatius pollen and holcus lanatus pollen injection, solution
Antigen Laboratories, Inc.

WARNINGS
Standardized Grass Pollen extracts labeled in Bioequivalent Allergy Units (BAU/ml) are not interchangeable with grass extracts labeled in Allergy Units (AU/ml) or with non-standardized grass pollen extracts. Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extract is intended for use by physicians or under the guidance of physicians who are experienced in the administration of allergenic extracts for diagnosis and/or immunotherapy and in emergency care of anaphylaxis. Standardized Grass Pollen extracts are not interchangeable with other allergenic extracts. Patients being switched from other manufacturers’ extracts to Antigen Laboratories’ allergenic extracts should have their dose adjusted. (See “WARNINGS” and “DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION” sections.)
Caution is imperative when switching from non-standardized grass pollen to Standardized Grass Pollen extracts. Standardized Grass Pollens may have equal, greater, or lesser potency than non-standardized grass pollen. Refer to “CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY” Table 2 and “DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION” sections.
Severe systemic reactions may occur with all allergenic extracts. In certain individuals, these Iife-threatening reactions may result in death. Patients should be observed for at least 20 minutes following allergenic extract injections. Treatment and emergency measures, as well as personnel trained in their use, must be available in the event of a life-threatening reaction. Sensitive patients may experience severe anaphylactic reactions resulting in respiratory obstruction, shock, coma and/or death. Report serious adverse events to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, phone 1-800-FDA-1088.
Extreme caution must be exercised in treating patients with steroid dependent or labile asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Patients being switched from one lot of extract to another lot from the same manufacturer, should have dose reduced by 75%.
Allergenic extracts should not be injected intravenously. Deep subcutaneous routes have proven to be safe. See the “WARNINGS”, “PRECAUTIONS”, “ADVERSE REACTIONS” and “OVERDOSAGE” sections.
Patients receiving beta-blockers may not be responsive to epinephrine or inhaled bronchodilators. Patients with respiratory obstruction not responding to parenteral or inhaled bronchodilators may require theophylline, oxygen, intubation and Iife support systems. Parenteral fluid and/or plasma expanders may be utilized for treatment of shock. Adrenocorticosteroids may be administered parenterally or intravenously. Refer to “ADVERSE REACTIONS” section.

DESCRIPTION
Antigen Laboratories’ Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extracts are sterile and intended for dilution prior to skin testing and/or immunotherapy. The route of administration for immunotherapy is subcutaneous. The routes of administration for diagnostic purposes are intradermal or prick-puncture of the skin. Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extract labeled in BAU/ml is not interchangeable with grass pollen extract labeled in AU/ml or with non-standardized grass pollen extract.
Potency of Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extract is determined by comparison to a Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) approved reference. References are available for pollen extracts of Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata), Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne), Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense), Redtop Grass (Agrostis alba), Kentucky (June) Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), Meadow Fescue Grass (Festuca elatior), and Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum). Quantitative skin testing is used by CBER to establish reference’s potency as Bioequivalent Allergy Units (BAU). CBER reference labeled 10,000 BAU/ml produces a sum of erythema diameter of 50 mm with highly puncture reactive subjects at an intradermal dilution of approximately 1:500,000.11,17 CBER references labeled 100,000 BAU/ml produce a SumE=50 mm at an intradermal dilution of 1:5,000,000. Relative potency of Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extracts to CBER reference is determined by Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

In addition to relative potency testing of Standardized Grass Pollen extract the following testing is performed:
1. Microscopic examination to confirm identity and purity of source pollens.
2. lsoelectric focusing (IEF) pattern of source material is compared to respective CBER
reference extract.
3. lsoelectric focusing pattern of final 100,000 BAU/ml (10,000 BAU/ml Bermuda Grass) product is compared to CBER reference extract.
4. Ninhydrin Protein Analysis.
5. Glycerine Analysis. (A minimum of 50% v/v glycerine for optimal stability during the entire
dating period.)
6. Sterility Testing.
7. Animal Safety Testing.
Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extracts are extracted at 1:10 weight to volume (w/v) ratio of source material to extraction fluid. Bermuda Grass is only available in 10,000 BAU/ml. Standardized Grass Pollen extracts are diluted after extraction to fall in acceptable relative potency range for a 100,000 BAU/ml or 10,000 BAU/ml (Bermuda Grass) product. Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extracts (except Bermuda) of 10,000 BAU/ml potency are prepared by diluting the 100,000 BAU/ml extract 1:10 with extracting fluid.
Various mixtures of eight Standardized Grass Pollen extracts are available. Mixtures of Standardized Grass Pollen extracts with non-standardized grass pollen extracts are available. Concentrations of Standardized Grass Pollen extracts (BAU/ml) and non-standardized grass pollen extracts (w/v) in a mixture are printed on the last page of this circular, if applicable.
Active Ingredients: Allergens are described by common and scientific name on container label or last page of this circular. Preservative is 50% v/v glycerine. Inactive ingredients are 0.95% sodium chloride, 0.24% sodium bicarbonate and water for injection.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Studies indicate allergic individuals produce immunoglobulins of the IgE class in response to exposure to grass pollens. Subsequent exposure to grass pollen results in a combination of allergen with IgE antibody fixed on mast cells or basophil membranes. This cross-linking results in stimulation of mast cell which leads to release and generation of pharmacologically active substances that produce immediate hypersensitivity reaction.15
The mode of action of immunotherapy with allergenic extracts is still being investigated. Subcutaneous injections of increasing doses of allergenic extract into patients with allergic disease have been shown to result in both humoral and cellular changes. These include production of allergen specific IgG antibodies, suppression of histamine release from target cells, decrease in circulating levels of antigen specific IgE antibody over long periods of time and suppression of peripheral blood T-Iymphocyte cell responses to antigen. 5,9,10
Puncture and intradermal data from skin testing with CBER grass reference is summarized in Table 1. Fifteen patients with clinical symptoms when exposed to grass pollen were included in the study. The mean sum erythema (PSumE) and mean sum wheal (PSumW) from puncture testing is listed in Table 1A. The Intradermal Dilution for 50 mm Sum of Erythema determines Bioequivalent ALlergy Units (ID50 EAL) method was used by CBER personnel to calculate intradermal dose (BAU/ml). The calculated mean and ranges of intradermal dose (BAU/ml) for 50 mm sum of erythema using reference extract is summarized in Table 1B. 17

TABLE 1
Puncture and Intradermal Data with CBER Grass Reference
A. Puncture Data with 10,000 BAU/ml Grass Extracts (Bifurcated needle)
Reference PollenFDA Lot #NPSumE (mm) MeanPSumE (mm) RangePSumW (mm) MeanPSumW (mm) Range
BermudaE4-Ber1590.343-12315.77-31
JuneE3-Jkb1577.347-10715.96-28
Meadow FescueE4-Mf1581.157-11511.97-22
OrchardE4-Or1584.357-11114.19-19
Perennial RyeE10-Rye1592.373-13517.56-36
RedtopE4-Rt1577.142-9814.18-19
Sweet VernalE4-Sv1581.228-12315.78-30
TimothyE6-Ti1588.351-10916.98-40

B. Calculated Intradermal Dose (BAU50) of CBER Grass Reference for 50mm Sum of Erythema.

Reference PollenFDA Lot #BAU50 /ml MeanBAU50 /ml Range
BermudaE4-Ber0.020.4-0.0003
JuneE3-Jkb0.020.1-0.004
Meadow FescueE4-Mf0.020.9-0.002
OrchardE4-Or0.021.9-0.002
Perennial RyeE10-Rye0.020.7-0.002
RedtopE4-Rt0.020.8-0.004
Sweet VernalE4-Sv0.021.0-0.002
TimothyE6-Ti0.020.6-0.002

Relative potency value of various lots of non-standardized grass pollen extracts are summarized in Table 2. The acceptable BAU/ml ranges for equivalency to FDA reference for a 100,000 BAU/ml product are 69,900-143,100 at n=3, 73,300-136,400 at n=4 and 75,800-132,000 at n=5. Acceptable equivalency ranges for a 10,000 BAU/ml product are 6,990-14,310 at n=3, 7,330-13,640 at n=4 and 7,580-13,200 at n=5 (n=number of tests performed).

TABLE 2
BAU/ml Estimate of Non-standardized Grass Pollen Allergenic Extracts
Commercially Distributed by Antigen Laboratories, Inc.
50% v/v Glycerinated Extractw/vLot #NBAU/ml Range
Redtop1:20R19101193392,350-109,340
Redtop1:33R19022194330,410-51,830
Meadow Fescue1:20F090624933196,270-308,200
Meadow Fescue1:33F090929933141,670-295,730
Bermuda1:20B29121393311,263-13,359
Bermuda1:33B2901319436,299-10,195
Kentucky Bluegrass1:20J05012494373,580-116,880
Kentucky Bluegrass1:33J05120793432,220-57,940
Sweet Vernal1:20S370315943107,300-191,360
Sweet Vernal1:20S37042495393,180-107,120
Perennial Rye1:20R21032194382,600-136,070
Perennial Rye1:33R21011393365,770-127,700
Timothy1:20T18013194381,320-99,470
Timothy1:20T18121994345,340-68,990
Orchard1:20O12032593583,690-110,590
Orchard1:33O12011994456,550-77,150

INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Allergenic extract is indicated for diagnostic testing and treatment (immunotherapy) of patients whose histories indicate allergic symptoms upon natural exposure to grass allergens. Confirmation is determined by skin testing. 10,000 BAU/ml extracts are intended for percutaneous testing. If negative, 100,000 BAU/ml products can be used for percutaneous test. Dilutions made from 10,000 BAU/ml products are indicated for immunotherapy of previously untreated patients. If 10,000 BAU/ml product is tolerated and symptoms persist, dilutions made from 100,000 BAU/ml can be administered. Standardized Grass Pollen extracts labeled in Bioequivalent Allergy Units (BAU/ml) are not interchangeable with grass pollen extracts labeled In Allergy Units (AU/ml) or with non-standardized grass pollen extracts.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer in the presence of diseases characterized by bleeding diathesis. Individuals with autoimmune disease may be at risk of exacerbating symptoms of underlying disease, possibly due to routine immunization. Recent myocardial infarction patients may not tolerate immunotherapy. Children with nephrotic syndrome probably should not receive injections due to a possibility of immunization causing exacerbation of their nephrotic disease.
Standardized Grass Pollen extract is not intended for the treatment of patients who do not experience allergic symptoms upon natural exposure to the allergen.
Allergenic extracts are not intended for diagnosing patients who do not manifest immediate hypersensitivity reactions to the allergenic extract when skin tested.

WARNINGS
Refer to boxed “WARNINGS”, “PRECAUTIONS”, “ADVERSE REACTIONS” and “OVERDOSAGE” sections for additional information on serious adverse reactions and steps to be taken, if any occur.
Extreme caution is necessary when using diagnostic skin tests or injection treatment in highly sensitive patients who have experienced severe symptoms or anaphylaxis by natural exposure, or during previous skin testing or treatment. IN THESE CASES THE POTENCY FOR SKIN TESTS AND THE ESCALATION OF THE TREATMENT DOSE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO THE PATIENTS SENSITIVITY AND TOLERANCE.
Benefit versus risk needs to be evaluated in steroid dependent asthmatics, patients with unstable asthma or patients with underlying cardiovascular disease.
Injections should never be given intravenously. A 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle on a sterile syringe allows deep subcutaneous injection. Withdraw plunger slightly after inserting needle to determine if a blood vessel has been entered.
Proper measurement of dose and caution in making injection will minimize reactions.
Adverse reactions to allergenic extracts are usually apparent within 20-30 minutes following injection of immunotherapy.
Extract should be temporarily withheld or dosage reduced in case of any of the following conditions: 1) flu or other infection with fever; 2) exposure to excessive amounts of allergen prior to injection; 3) rhinitis and/or asthma exhibiting severe symptoms; 4) adverse reaction to previous injection until cause of reaction has been evaluated by physician supervising patient’s immunotherapy program.

PRECAUTIONS
General:
Immunotherapy must be given under physician’s supervision. Sterile solutions, vials, syringes, etc. must be used. Aseptic technique must be observed in making dilutions from stock concentrates. The usual precautions in administering allergenic extracts are necessary, refer to boxed WARNINGS and “WARNINGS” section. Sterile syringe and needle must be used for each individual patient to prevent transmission of serum hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other infectious agents.
Epinephrine 1:1000 should be available. Refer to “OVERDOSAGE” section for description of treatment for anaphylactic reactions.
Information for Patients:
Patient should remain under observation of a nurse, physician, or personnel trained in emergency measures for at least 20 minutes following immunotherapy injection. Patient must be instructed to report any adverse reactions that occur within 24 hours after injection. Possible adverse reactions include unusual swelling and/or tenderness at injection site, rhinorrhea, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, or faintness. Immediate medical attention must be sought for reactions that occur during or after leaving physician’s office.
Pregnancy Category C:
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with allergenic extracts. It is not known whether allergenic extracts cause fetal harm during pregnancy or affect reproductive capacity. A systemic reaction to allergenic extracts could cause uterine contractions leading to spontaneous abortion or premature labor. Allergenic extracts should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus.6
Nursing Mothers:
It is not known whether allergenic extracts are excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when allergenic extracts are administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric Use:
Allergenic extracts have been used routinely in children and no special problems of safety or specific hazard have been found. Children can receive the same dose as adults. Discomfort is minimized by dividing the dose in half and administering injection at two different sites. 13,14
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Impairment of Fertility:
Long term animal studies have not been conducted with Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extracts to evaluate carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or fertility impairment.
Drug Interactions:
Antihistamines. Antihistamines inhibit the wheal and flare reaction. The inhibitory effect of conventional antihistamines varies from 1 day up to 10 days, according to the drug and patient’s sensitivity. Long acting antihistamines (e.g., astemizole) may inhibit the wheal and flare for up to forty days.
Imipramines. phenothiazines, and tranquilizers. Tricyclic antidepressants exert a potent and sustained decrease of skin reactions to histamine. This effect may last for a few weeks. Tranquilizers and antiemetic agents of the phenothiazine class have H, antihistaminic activity and can block skin tests.1
Corticosteroids. Short-term (less than 1 week) administration of corticosteroids at the therapeutic doses used in asthmatic patients does not modify the cutaneous reactivity to histamine, compound 48/80, or allergen. Long-term corticosteroid therapy modifies the skin texture and makes the interpretation of immediate skin tests more difficult.1
Theophylline. It appears that theophylline need not be stopped prior to skin testing.1
Beta-blockers. PATIENTS RECEIVING BETA-BLOCKERS MAY NOT BE RESPONSIVE TO EPINEPHRINE OR INHALED BRONCHODILATORS. The following are commonly prescribed BETA-BLOCKERS: Levatol, Lopressor, Propanolol Intersol, Propanolol HCL, Blocadren, Propanolol, Inderal-LA, Visken, Corgard, Ipran, Tenormin, Timoptic. Ophthalmic beta-blockers: Betaxolol, Levobunolol, Timolol, Timoptic. Chemicals that are beta-blockers and may be components of other drugs: Acebutolol, Atenolol, Esmolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Penbutolol, Pindolol, Propanolol, Timolol, Labetalol, Carteolol.
Beta-adrenergic agents. Inhaled beta2 agonists in the usual doses used for the treatment of asthma do not usually inhibit allergen-induced skin tests. However, oral terbutaline and parenteral ephedrine were shown to decrease the allergen-induced wheal.
Cromolyn. Cromolyn inhaled or injected prior to skin tests with allergens or degranulating agents does not alter the skin whealing response.1
Other drugs. Other drugs have been shown to decrease skin test reactivity. Among them, dopamine is the best-documented compound.1
Specific immunotherapy. A decreased skin test reactivity has been noticed by many authors for patients undergoing specific immunotherapy with pollen extracts, grass pollen allergoids, mite, or hymenoptera venoms, or in professional beekeepers who are spontaneously desensitized. Finally, it was shown that specific immunotherapy in patients treated with ragweed pollen extract induced a decreased late-phase reaction.1

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions include, but are not limited to urticaria; itching; edema of extremities; respiratory wheezing or asthma; dyspnea; cyanosis; tachycardia; lacrimation; marked perspiration; flushing of face, neck or upper chest; mild persistent clearing of throat; hacking cough or persistent sneezing.
1) Local Reactions
A mild burning immediately after injection is expected; this usually subsides in 10-20 seconds. Prolonged pain or pain radiating up arm is usually the result of intramuscular injection, making this injection route undesirable. Subcutaneous injection is the recommended route.
Small amounts of erythema and swelling at the site of injection are common.
Reactions should not be considered significant unless they persist for at least 24 hours or exceed 50 mm in diameter.
Larger local reactions are not only uncomfortable, but indicate the possibility of a severe systemic reaction if dosage is increased. In such cases dosage should be reduced to the last level not causing reaction and maintained for two or three treatments before cautiously increasing.
Large, persistent local reactions or minor exacerbations of the patient’s allergic symptoms may be treated by local cold applications and/or use of oral antihistamines.
2) Systemic Reactions
Systemic reactions range from mild exaggeration of patient’s allergic symptoms to anaphylactic reactions.12 Very sensitive patients may show a rapid response. It cannot be overemphasized that, under certain unpredictable combinations of circumstances, anaphylactic shock is always a possibility. Fatalities are rare but can occur.16 Other possible systemic reaction symptoms are fainting, pallor, bradycardia, hypotension, angioedema, cough, wheezing, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and urticaria.8,9
Careful attention to dosage and administration limit such reactions. Allergenic extracts are highly potent to sensitive individuals and OVERDOSE could result in anaphylactic symptoms. Therefore, it is imperative that physicians administering allergenic extracts understand and prepare for treatment of severe reactions. Refer to “OVERDOSAGE” section.

OVERDOSAGE
Refer to “WARNINGS”, “PRECAUTIONS”, and “ADVERSE REACTIONS” sections for signs and symptoms of overdose.
If a systemic or anaphylactic reaction does occur, apply tourniquet above the site of allergenic extract injection and inject intramuscularly or subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 ml of 1:1000 Epinephrine-hydrochloride into the opposite arm or gluteal area. Repeat dose in 5-10 minutes if necessary. Loosen tourniquet briefly at 5 minute intervals to prevent circulatory impairment. Discontinue use of the tourniquet after hour.
The epinephrine HCL 1:1000 dose for infants to 2 years is 0.05 to 0.1 ml; for children 2 to 6 years it is 0.15 ml; for children 6 to 12 years it is 0.2 ml. Symptoms of progressive anaphylaxis include airway obstruction and/or vascular collapse. After administration of epinephrine, profound shock and vasomotor collapse should be treated with intravenous fluids and possibly vasoactive drugs. Monitor airways for obstruction. Oxygen should be given by mask if indicated.
Antihistamines, H2 antagonist, bronchodilators, steroids and theophylline may be used as indicated after giving adequate epinephrine and circulatory support.12
Patients who have been taking a beta-blocker may be unresponsive to epinephrine or beta-adrenergic drugs (Alupent). These drugs should be administered even though a beta-blocker may have been taken. The following treatment will be effective whether or not patient is taking a beta-blocker: Aminophylline IV, slow push or drip, Atrovent (Ipratropium bromide) Inhaler, 3 inhalations repeated, Atropine, 0.4 mg/ml, 0.75 to 1.5 ml lM or IV, Solu-Cortef, 100-200 mg IM or IV, Solu-Medrol, 125 mg IM or IV, Glucagon, 0.5-1 mg IM or IV, Benadryl, 50 mg IM or IV, Cimetidine, 300 mg IM or IV, Oxygen via ambu bag.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Refer to “STORAGE” section for proper storage condition for allergenic extract.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Some allergenic extracts naturally precipitate.
Precaution is necessary when using grass pollen extract mixtures. Potency may be additive and may equal the total potency of the grass pollen extracts in the mixture. Careful attention to container label and/or package insert in regard to BAU/ml of grass pollen extracts from which mixture is derived is important.
Physicians undertaking immunotherapy should be concerned with patient’s degree of sensitivity. The initial dilution of allergenic extract, starting dose and progression of dosage must be carefully determined on the basis of the patient’s history and results of skin tests. (SEE “INDICATIONS AND USAGE” section.) Strongly positive skin tests may be risk factors for systemic reactions. Less aggressive immunotherapy schedules may be indicated for such patients.
PRICK-PUNCTURE TESTING: To identify grass sensitive individuals and as a safety precaution, it is recommended that a prick or puncture test be performed prior to initiating very dilute intradermal testing. Prick (puncture) testing is performed by placing a drop of extract on skin and puncturing skin through the drop with a prick-puncture device. The most satisfactory sites on the back for skin testing are from posterior axillary fold to 2.5 cm from the spinal column, and from the top of the scapula to the lower rib margins. The best areas on the arms are the volar surfaces from the axilla to 2.5 or 5 cm above the wrist, skipping the anticubital space. It is recommended that 10,000 BAU/ml Standardized Grass Pollen extract be used for initial puncture testing because 100,000 BAU/ml extracts produce very large puncture reactions in highly reactive individuals.18 A positive reaction is approximately 10-15 mm erythema with 2.5 mm wheal.
Smaller, less conclusive reactions may be considered positive in conjunction with a definitive history of symptoms on exposure to allergen. Less sensitive individuals can be tested intradermally with appropriately diluted extract. (See Intradermal Testing.)
A positive control using histamine phosphate identifies patients whose skin may not react due to medications, metabolic or other reasons. A negative control (50% glycerine for prick-puncture testing) would exclude false-positive reactions due to ingredients in diluent or patients who have dermatographism.

SERIAL DILUTIONS
APPROXIMATE BAU/ml RESULTING FROM 1:10 DILUTIONOF ALLERGENIC EXTRACT CONCENTRATE
DILUTION # DILUTION EXPONENT 100,000 BAU/ML 10,000 BAU/ML
110-1 10,0001,000
210-2 1,000100
310-3 10010
410-4 101
510-5 10.1
610-6 0.10.01
710-7 0.010.001
810-8 0.0010.0001
910-9 0.00010.00001
1010-10 0.000010.000001
SERIAL DILUTIONS
APPROXIMATE BAU/ml RESULTING FROM 1:5 DILUTION
OF ALLERGENIC EXTRACT CONCENTRATE
DILUTION # DILUTION EXPONENT 100,000 BAU/ML 10,000 BAU/ML
15-1 20,0002,000
25-2 4,000400
35-3 80080
45-4 16016
55-5 323.2
65-6 6.40.64
75-7 1.280.128
85-8 0.2560.0256
95-9 0.05120.00512
105-10 0.010240.001024
115-11 0.0020480.0002048

INTRADERMAL TESTING: Upper to lower arm are the usual locations for skin testing. A sterile, disposable syringe and needle is used for each extract tested. Intracutaneous test dilutions should be made with aqueous diluent. Three-fold, five-fold or ten-fold dilutions may be prepared from stock concentrates. (1) Start testing with the most dilute allergenic extract concentration. (2) A volume of 0.01-0.02 ml should be injected slowly into the superficial skin layers making a small bleb (superficial wheal). (3) For patients with grass sensitivity based on puncture reactivity, a concentration of approximately 0.02 BAU/ml (10,000 BAU/ml 5-8 or 10-6 or 100,000 BAU/mI 5-10 or 10-7 dilution) should be used for initial skin testing (“CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY”, Table 1B). Reactions to skin testing are graded 0 to 4+ according to size of wheal and erythema produced (refer to chart below). The reactions should be read after fifteen minutes.
EVALUATION OF SKIN REACTIONS
GRADE mm ERYTHEMA mm WHEAL
0less than 5less than 5
+/-5-105-10
1+11-205-10
2+21-305-10
3+31-4010-15or with pseudopods
4+greater than 40greater than 15or with many pseudopods
-2 or 10-1 if using 10,000 BAU/ml extract has been tested. A positive control of histamine phosphate and a negative control of 50% v/v glycerine diluted with diluent to 5-2 (1:25) or 10-1 (1:10) dilution, should be included in interpretation of intradermal testing.1
INTRADERMAL TESTING — SKIN ENDPOINT TITRATION: Patient’s degree of sensitivity and the initial dose of allergen to be used in immunotherapy can be quantitated using five-fold dilutions of allergenic extract for intracutaneous testing. Intracutaneously inject 0.01-0.02 ml of the test allergen to form a 4 mm diameter superficial wheal. A concentration of 0.02 BAU/ml is a safe initial dilution (“CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY”, Table 1B). When a sequence of five-fold or ten-fold dilutions of an allergen are injected, the endpoint is determined by noting the dilution that first produces a wheal and erythema (15 minutes after injection) that is 2 mm larger than wheals with erythema produced by weaker, nonreacting dilutions (5mm negative wheal). The endpoint dilution is used as a starting dose concentration for immunotherapy.
IMMUNOTHERAPY: Normally, immunotherapy can be started with 0.15 ml of the dilution of allergenic extract causing the endpoint reaction. In any allergic patient, a safe starting dose can be determined by finding the first dose by intradermal skin testing producing a 1+ reaction or the dilution producing the skin endpoint.
Increasing doses of 5-20% increments can be administered providing initial or preceding dose is tolerated without significant local reactions. The rate of increase in dosage in the early stages of treatment with highly diluted extracts is usually more rapid than the rate of increase possible with more concentrated extracts. This schedule is intended only as a guide and must be modified according to the reactivity of the individual patient. Physicians must proceed cautiously in the treatment of highly sensitive patients who develop large local or systemic reactions.
Some patients may tolerate larger doses of the allergenic extract depending on patient response.3 Because diluted extracts lose activity on storage, the first dose from a more concentrated vial should be the same or less than the previous dose.4,7
Dosages progressively increase according to the tolerance of the patient at intervals of one to seven days until: (1) the patient achieves relief of symptoms; (2) induration at the site of injection is no larger than 50 mm in 36 to 48 hours; (3) a maintenance dose is reached (the largest dose tolerated by the patient that relieves symptoms without undesirable local or systemic reactions). This maintenance dose may be continued at regular intervals perennially. It may be necessary to adjust the progression of dosage downward to avoid local and constitutional reactions.2
The usual duration of treatment has not been established. A period of two or three years on immunotherapy constitutes an average minimum course of treatment.
SWITCHING FROM NON-STANDARDIZED TO STANDARDIZED GRASS POLLEN EXTRACT: Caution is imperative when switching from non-standardized grass pollen to Standardized Grass Pollen extracts. Standardized Grass Pollens may have equal, greater, or lesser potency than non-standardized grass pollen (“CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY”, Table 2).
Patient skin testing, utilizing side by side endpoint titration, can be used to determine the relative potency of standardized to non-standardized grass pollen extract. Based on their relative potency, a dose equipotent to the non-standardized extract can be administered. For example, a five fold dilution of standardized extract producing the identical skin responses as the non-standardized grass pollen concentrate would require five fold reduction of dose. (If patient had been receiving 0.1 ml of non-standardized extract concentrate, then they should now receive 0.1 ml of 1:5 dilution of the Standardized Grass Pollen extract.)
Alternately, standardized extract or a mix containing Standardized Grass Pollen extract can be administered as though the patient were newly beginning immunotherapy; i.e. the patient can be skin tested to determine a safe initial dose.

HOW SUPPLIED
Standardized Grass Pollen allergenic extract concentration is expressed in BAU/ml. It is supplied in 100,000 BAU/ml and 10,000 BAU/ml in 10, 30 and 50 ml containers. Standardized Bermuda Grass is only available as 10,000 BAU/ml concentrate. Stock mixtures of Standardized Grass Pollens and mixtures of standardized and non-standardized grass pollens are available at various concentrations. Extracts in 5 ml dropper bottles are available for prick-puncture testing. To insure maximum potency for the entire dating period, all stock concentrates contain 50% v/v glycerine.

STORAGE
Store all stock concentrates and dilutions at 2-8 degrees C. Keep at this temperature during office use. The expiration date of allergenic extracts is listed on the container label. Dilutions of allergenic extracts containing less than 50% v/v glycerine are less stable than those containing at least 50% v/v glycerine. If loss of potency is suspected, potency can be checked using side by side skin testing with freshly prepared dilutions of equal concentration on individuals with known sensitivity to the allergen.

REFERENCES
1. Bousquet, Jean: “In vivo methods for study of allergy: Skin tests” Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. I, Chap. 19, pp 419-436, 1988.
2. Matthews, K., et al; Rhinitis, Asthma and the Other Allergic Diseases, NIAID Task Force Report, U.S. Dept. HEW, NIH Publication No. 79-387, Chapter 4, pp. 213-217, May 1979.
3. Ishizaka, K.: Control of IgE Synthesis, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practices, C.V. Mosby Co.,Vol. I, Chap. 4, p. 52, 1988.
4. Nelson, H.S.: “The Effect of Preservatives and Dilution on the Deterioration of Russian Thistle (Salsola pestifer), a pollen extract.” The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 63, No.6, pp. 417-425, June 1979.
5. Rocklin, R.E., Sheffer, A.L., Grainader, D.K. and Melmon, K.: “Generation of antigen-specific suppressor cells during allergy desensitization”, New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 302, pp. 1213-1219, May 29,1980.
6. Seebohm, P.M., et al: Panel on Review of Allergenic Extracts, Final Report, Food and Drug Administration, pp. 9-48, March 13, 1981.
7. Stevens, E.; Cutaneous Tests, Regulatory Control and Standardization of Allergenic Extracts, First International Paul Ehrlich Seminar, Frankfurt, Germany, pp. 133-138, May 20-22,1979.
8. Van Metre, T., Adkinson, N., Amodio, F., Lichtenstein, L., Mardinay, M., Norman, P., Rosenberg, G., Sobotka, A., Valentine, M.: “A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of the Rinkel Method and the Current Standard Method of Immunology for Ragweed Pollen Hay Fever,” The Journal of Clinical Allergy and Immunology, Vol. 66, No. 6, p. 511, December 1980.
9. Wasserman, S.: The Mast Cell and the Inflammatory Response. The Mast Cell its role in health and disease. Proceedings of an International Symposium, Davos, Switzerland, Pitman Medical Publishing Co., pp. 9-20, 1979.
10. Perelmutter, L.: IgE Regulation During Immunotherapy of Allergic Diseases. Annals of Allergy, Vol. 57, August 1986.
11. Baer, H., Anderson, M.C., Turkeltaub, P.C.: Allergenic Extracts, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. I, Chap. 17, 1988.
12. Wasserman, S., Marquart, D.: Anaphylaxis, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. 1, Chap. 58, pp. 1365-1376, 1988.
13. Bullock, J., Frick, O.: Mite Sensitivity in House Dust Allergic Children, Am. J. Dis. Child., pp.123-222, 1972.
14. Willoughby, J.W.: Inhalant Allergy Immunotherapy with Standardized and Nonstandardized Allergenic Extracts, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Instructional Courses, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. 1, Chapter 15, September 1988.
15. Holgate, S.T., Robinson, C., Church, Mike: Mediators of Immediate Hypersensitivity, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. I and II, pp 135-163, 1988.
16. Reid, Michael J., Lockey, Richard F., Turkeltaub, Paul C., M.D., Platts-Mills, Thomas: “Survey of Fatalities from Skin Testing and Immunotherapy 1985-1989”, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 92, No.1, pp. 6-15, 1993.
17. Turkeltaub, Paul C., M.D., Rastogi, Saresh, Ph.D.: Center for Biologics Research and Review. “Quantitative Intradermal Procedure for Evaluation of Subject Sensitivity of Standardized Allergenic Extracts and for Assignment of Bioequivalent Allergy Units to Reference Preparations Using the ID50 EAL Method (Intradermal Dilution for 50 mm Sum of Erythema Determines Bioequivalent ALlergy Units), Nov., 1994.
18. Turkeltaub, Paul C., M.D.: “Standardized Extracts in Practice”, Immunotherapy, A Practical Guide to Current Procedures, Sponsored by American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, 1994.

STANDARDIZED BERMUDA GRASS POLLEN standardized bermuda grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0063
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN (CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN) CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN 10000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
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1 NDC:49288-0063-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0063-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0063-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0063-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102226 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED MEADOW FESCUE GRASS POLLEN standardized meadow fescue grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0205
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN (FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN) FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0205-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0205-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0205-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0205-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102227 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED ORCHARD GRASS POLLEN standardized orchard grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0341
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
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1 NDC:49288-0341-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0341-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0341-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0341-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102228 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED REDTOP GRASS POLLEN standardized redtop grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0451
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
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1 NDC:49288-0451-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0451-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0451-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0451-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102229 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED PERENNIAL RYE GRASS POLLEN standardized perennial rye grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0452
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
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1 NDC:49288-0452-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0452-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0452-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0452-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102230 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED TIMOTHY GRASS POLLEN standardized timothy grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0575
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0575-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0575-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0575-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0575-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102231 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED KENTUCKY (JUNE) BLUEGRASS standardized kentucky (june) bluegrass injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0277
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0277-1 2 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0277-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0277-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0277-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
5 NDC:49288-0277-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
STANDARDIZED SWEET VERNAL GRASS POLLEN standardized sweet vernal grass pollen injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0492
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 100000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0492-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0492-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0492-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0492-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103624 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF FOUR STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of four standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0232
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 25000 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 25000 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 25000 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 25000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0232-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0232-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0232-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF FIVE STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of five standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0233
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 20000 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 20000 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 20000 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 20000 [BAU] in 1 mL
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 20000 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0233-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0233-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0233-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF SIX STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of six standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0234
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN (FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN) FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0234-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0234-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0234-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF SEVEN STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of seven standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0235
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN (FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN) FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0235-2 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0235-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0235-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
4 NDC:49288-0235-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF EIGHT STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of eight standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0236
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN (CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN) CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN 1250 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN (FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN) FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 12500 [BAU] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0236-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0236-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0236-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
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BLA BLA102226 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF TWENTY-TWO STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED GRASSES mixture of twenty-two standardized and non-standardized grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0240
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN (CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN) CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN 455 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN (FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN) FESTUCA PRATENSIS POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 4545 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA COMPRESSA POLLEN (POA COMPRESSA POLLEN) POA COMPRESSA POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
TYPHA LATIFOLIA POLLEN (TYPHA LATIFOLIA POLLEN) TYPHA LATIFOLIA POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
BROMUS SECALINUS POLLEN (BROMUS SECALINUS POLLEN) BROMUS SECALINUS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
ZEA MAYS POLLEN (ZEA MAYS POLLEN) ZEA MAYS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
SECALE CEREALE POLLEN (SECALE CEREALE POLLEN) SECALE CEREALE POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
TRITICUM AESTIVUM POLLEN (TRITICUM AESTIVUM POLLEN) TRITICUM AESTIVUM POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN (SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN) SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
ELYMUS REPENS POLLEN (ELYMUS REPENS POLLEN) ELYMUS REPENS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA POLLEN (PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA POLLEN) PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN (BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN) BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
SORGHUM BICOLOR SSP. DRUMMONDII POLLEN (SORGHUM BICOLOR SSP. DRUMMONDII POLLEN) SORGHUM BICOLOR SSP. DRUMMONDII POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN (ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN) ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN (HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN) HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
PASCOPYRUM SMITHII POLLEN (PASCOPYRUM SMITHII POLLEN) PASCOPYRUM SMITHII POLLEN 0.00227 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0240-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0240-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0240-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
BLA BLA102226 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED SOUTHERN GRASSES mixture of standardized and non-standardized southern grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0239
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN (CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN) CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN 1667 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 16667 [BAU] in 1 mL
SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN (SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN) SORGHUM HALEPENSE POLLEN 0.0083 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0239-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0239-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0239-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
BLA BLA102226 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED INLAND GRASSES mixture of standardized and non-standardized inland grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0241
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 14286 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA COMPRESSA POLLEN (POA COMPRESSA POLLEN) POA COMPRESSA POLLEN 0.0071 g in 1 mL
BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN (BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN) BROMUS INERMIS POLLEN 0.0071 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0241-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0241-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0241-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED SOUTHEASTERN GRASSES mixture of standardized and non-standardized southeastern grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0243
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN (CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN) CYNODON DACTYLON POLLEN 3333 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 33333 [BAU] in 1 mL
PASPALUM NOTATUM POLLEN (PASPALUM NOTATUM POLLEN) PASPALUM NOTATUM POLLEN 0.0167 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0243-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0243-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0243-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
BLA BLA102226 06/13/1997
MIXTURE OF STANDARDIZED AND NON-STANDARDIZED COASTAL GRASSES mixture of standardized and non-standardized coastal grasses injection, solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:49288-0242
Route of Administration SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRADERMAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
POA PRATENSIS POLLEN (POA PRATENSIS POLLEN) POA PRATENSIS POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN) DACTYLIS GLOMERATA POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN (LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN) LOLIUM PERENNE POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN (AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN) AGROSTIS GIGANTEA POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN (ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN) ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN (PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN) PHLEUM PRATENSE POLLEN 11111 [BAU] in 1 mL
POA COMPRESSA POLLEN (POA COMPRESSA POLLEN) POA COMPRESSA POLLEN 0.0056 g in 1 mL
ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN (ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN) ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS POLLEN 0.0056 g in 1 mL
HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN (HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN) HOLCUS LANATUS POLLEN 0.0056 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glycerin 0.525 mL in 1 mL
Water
Sodium Chloride 0.0095 g in 1 mL
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.0024 g in 1 mL
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:49288-0242-3 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
2 NDC:49288-0242-4 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
3 NDC:49288-0242-5 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
BLA BLA103421 06/13/1997
Labeler — Antigen Laboratories, Inc. (030705628)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Antigen Laboratories, Inc. 030705628 manufacture

Revised: 08/2009 Antigen Laboratories, Inc.

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