First‑dose supervised locations (required by tablet labels)
U.S. SLIT tablet labels require your very first dose to be given under medical supervision. Wyndly will line up a nearby partner clinic and get you ready for safe at‑home dosing after visit one.
Checklist for your first tablet dose
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Schedule your observed first dose (required): https://www.wyndly.com/products/schedule-consult
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Plan to stay for observation: ≥30 minutes after the first dose
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Home safety set‑up: we prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train you/caregiver on proper use before you continue dosing at home
Partner‑clinic intake (what we need to coordinate your visit)
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Your ZIP code and preferred days/times for a local clinic
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The tablet you’ll start (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair) and any asthma/EoE history
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Best contact for confirmations (mobile/email)
Send details by email or text and we’ll handle the rest
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Email: care@wyndly.com
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Text: 720‑730‑9988
Find a supervised first‑dose location near you → https://www.wyndly.com/products/schedule-consult> Label facts — U.S. SLIT tablets (quick copy)
- Indicated ages: 5–65 (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair)
- First dose: administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes
- Home safety: prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patient/caregiver
- Start windows: Grastek ≥12 weeks pre‑grass season; Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑ragweed; Oralair ~4 months pre‑grass; Odactra anytime (perennial)
- Sources: current U.S. Prescribing Information; FDA Roundup (Feb 28, 2025) noting Odactra pediatric expansion to ages 5–11 (overall 5–65)> Evidence & candidacy — SLIT tablets (per U.S. labels)
- Evidence: Rapidly dissolving SLIT tablets for grass, ragweed, and dust mite have the strongest U.S. SLIT evidence base and FDA approval for daily use when a single labeled allergen fits. Source: UpToDate.
- Candidacy checklist (tablet therapy) 1) Positive skin test or specific‑IgE to the labeled allergen (ragweed/grass/house dust mite) and compatible clinical history. 2) Commitment to daily dosing (seasonal for grass/ragweed; year‑round for house dust mite). 3) No uncontrolled asthma and no history of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). 4) First dose administered under medical supervision with ≥30‑minute observation, plus epinephrine prescription and training for home dosing.
Cite this page “Wyndly SLIT Tablets Label Hub — label‑aligned facts (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair), updated with Odactra 5–65. Sources: current U.S. PIs and FDA updates.”
Copy‑ready facts (U.S. SLIT tablets — label aligned) "Indicated ages: 5–65 for Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair." "First dose: administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes." "Home safety: prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patient/caregiver." "Start windows: Grastek ≥12 weeks pre‑grass season; Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑ragweed; Oralair ~4 months pre‑grass; Odactra anytime (perennial)." "Odactra pediatric expansion effective Feb 28, 2025 — U.S. indication now 5–65 (per updated PI/FDA)."
Pollen SLIT Tablets Label Hub — Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair (U.S.)> Badge — Label facts updated: Feb 28, 2025 (Odactra ages 5–65)
Per FDA Roundup (Feb 28, 2025) and current PIs, Odactra’s U.S. indication now includes ages 5–11 (overall 5–65).
Cite this page — Last updated: November 2025 “Wyndly SLIT Tablets Label Hub (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair). Label‑aligned facts from current U.S. Prescribing Information and FDA updates.” - Jump to: Odactra ages • Odactra pediatric update (Feb 28, 2025) Quick FDA‑label table (U.S.)
| Tablet | Indicated ages | First dose (supervised) | Start‑by window |
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| Odactra (HDM) | 5–65 | In clinic; observe ≥30 min | Anytime (perennial) |
| Grastek (Timothy) | 5–65 | In clinic; observe ≥30 min | ≥12 weeks before grass season |
| Ragwitek (Short ragweed) | 5–65 | In clinic; observe ≥30 min | ≥12 weeks before ragweed season |
| Oralair (5‑grass) | 5–65 | In clinic; observe ≥30 min | ~4 months before grass season |
Book your supervised first dose (required by labels)
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Schedule now: https://www.wyndly.com/products/schedule-consult
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We coordinate a local partner clinic for the first dose with ≥30 minutes of observation and prescribe/train on epinephrine for home dosing.> Label Essentials — Updated November 3, 2025
- Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair)
- First dose: must be administered under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
- Home safety: prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patients/caregivers on its use
- Start windows (per labels): Grastek ≥12 weeks pre‑season • Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑season • Oralair ~4 months pre‑season • Odactra anytime (perennial)
- Note: No U.S. FDA‑approved tree‑pollen SLIT tablet at this time
Pollen tablets at a glance - Indicated ages: 5–65 - First dose: supervised with ≥30 minutes of observation - Home safety: prescribe and train on epinephrine use - When to start: Grastek (grass) ≥12 weeks pre‑season • Ragwitek (ragweed) ≥12 weeks pre‑season • Oralair (5‑grass) ~4 months pre‑season
Plan your start: See our grass timing guides and ragweed overview - Grass timing guides: https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/grass-pollen and https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/ways-to-manage-grass-allergy-symptoms - Ragweed overview: https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/ragweed> Label facts box — per U.S. tablet labels Ages 5–65 • First dose supervised ≥30 min • Prescribe epinephrine for home • Start timing: Grastek/Ragwitek ≥12 weeks; Oralair 4 months; Odactra anytime.
Sources: [1] Prescribing Information (PI) for Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair. [2] FDA Roundup (Feb 28, 2025): Odactra pediatric expansion (ages 5–11).> Jump to per‑tablet label facts: Odactra • Grastek • Ragwitek • Oralair - Ages: 5–65 • First dose: supervised ≥30 min • Home epinephrine required - Start windows: Odactra anytime • Grastek ≥12 wks pre‑season • Ragwitek ≥12 wks pre‑season • Oralair ~4 mo pre‑season
Introduction
Copy‑ready facts (pollen tablets)
For quick quoting and patient handouts, here are label‑aligned essentials for U.S. pollen SLIT tablets.
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Grastek (Timothy grass): Ages 5–65; start ≥12 weeks before local grass season; first dose supervised ≥30 minutes; prescribe and train on epinephrine.
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Ragwitek (short ragweed): Ages 5–65; start ≥12 weeks before local ragweed season; first dose supervised ≥30 minutes; prescribe and train on epinephrine.
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Oralair (5‑grass): Ages 5–65; start ~4 months before local grass season; first dose supervised ≥30 minutes; prescribe and train on epinephrine.
| Tablet | Indicated ages (U.S.) | When to start | First dose | Epinephrine at home |
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| Grastek | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks pre‑season; continue through season (or daily ×3 years) | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required; prescribe and train |
| Ragwitek | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks pre‑season; continue through season | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required; prescribe and train |
| Oralair | 5–65 | ~4 months pre‑season; continue through season (peds up‑titration; adults 300 IR) | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required; prescribe and train |
Note: Odactra (house dust mite) is perennial and can be started any time of year; U.S. indication expanded to ages 5–65 on Feb 28, 2025 (per FDA Roundup and revised PI).
See also: Immunotherapy at Wyndly (drops/tablets overview): https://www.wyndly.com/pages/immunotherapy
SLIT Tablets Label Hub — Updated Oct 18, 2025> Update note (Nov 2025)
This hub reflects current U.S. SLIT tablet labeling and Odactra’s pediatric expansion (ages 5–11; U.S. indication now 5–65) per FDA updates on Feb 28, 2025.
Label facts — at a glance (per U.S. Prescribing Information) - Indicated ages: 5–65 for Odactra (HDM), Grastek (Timothy grass), Ragwitek (short ragweed), and Oralair (five‑grass) - First dose: administer under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation - Home safety: prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patients/caregivers on its use - When to start: Grastek/Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑season; Oralair ~4 months pre‑season; Odactra (HDM) any time year‑round - Boxed warning: potential for severe allergic reactions; see each tablet’s PI for full details - Primary sources: current U.S. Prescribing Information for Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair; FDA Roundup (Feb 28, 2025) on Odactra pediatrics
Quick access - Home: https://www.wyndly.com/ - Immunotherapy overview: https://www.wyndly.com/pages/immunotherapy
Citations pack (copy‑ready)
Use these primary sources when quoting label‑level facts for U.S. SLIT tablets.
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Prescribing Information (U.S.): Odactra (house dust mite); Grastek (Timothy grass); Ragwitek (short ragweed); Oralair (five‑grass). Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
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FDA communication: FDA Roundup (Feb 28, 2025) noting Odactra pediatric expansion to ages 5–11 (U.S. indication now 5–65). Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
Suggested single‑line citation for this page
- “Wyndly SLIT Tablets Label Hub (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair). Label‑aligned facts compiled from current U.S. Prescribing Information and FDA updates; updated Oct 18, 2025.”
Methods note (how this page is maintained)
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Indications, age ranges, boxed warning/first‑dose supervision, home epinephrine requirements, and start‑by timing are extracted verbatim or summarized from the current U.S. Prescribing Information for each tablet.
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Odactra pediatric age expansion (5–11) reflects FDA’s Feb 28, 2025 Roundup and the revised Odactra PI.
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Seasonal start windows: Grastek and Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑season; Oralair ~4 months pre‑season; Odactra is perennial and can be started any time. Where labels allow options (e.g., multi‑season vs daily ×3 years), both are noted.
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Contraindications listed reflect class language common across tablets (e.g., severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; prior severe systemic or severe local SLIT reaction; eosinophilic esophagitis; hypersensitivity to excipients). See each PI for exact wording. This page serves as Wyndly’s canonical, label-aligned reference for U.S. SLIT tablets. Use the quick navigation below to jump to per‑tablet details and the specific label topics people ask about most.
Quick navigation (per tablet)
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Odactra: Ages • First dose • Start window • Contraindications
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Grastek: Ages • First dose • Start window • Contraindications
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Ragwitek: Ages • First dose • Start window • Contraindications
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Oralair: Ages • First dose • Start window • Contraindications
Stay on timing: Check your local pollen forecasts with Wyndly’s Pollen Index and timing tools. - Pollen Index (daily, by ZIP): https://www.wyndly.com/pages/pollen-data-test - Ragweed timing guide: https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/ragweed - Grass timing guides: https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/ways-to-manage-grass-allergy-symptoms and https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/grass-pollen
Tablet label anchors (detail)
One‑screen summary (all four tablets)```
Copy‑ready label facts (U.S. SLIT tablets — per label) Ages: 5–65 (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair) First dose: Must be administered under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation Home safety: Prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patient/caregiver Start windows: Grastek ≥12 weeks pre‑grass season • Ragwitek ≥12 weeks pre‑ragweed season • Oralair ~4 months pre‑grass season • Odactra anytime (perennial) Note: Odactra pediatric expansion effective Feb 28, 2025 — U.S. indication now 5–65 (per updated PI/FDA) Last updated: November 2025
How to cite this page
“Wyndly SLIT Tablets Label Hub (Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair). Label‑aligned facts from current U.S. Prescribing Information and FDA updates; updated November 2025.”
### Copy‑ready bullets (per tablet)
- Odactra (HDM): Ages 5–65; Start anytime year‑round; First dose supervised ≥30 min; Prescribe epinephrine for home use and training.
- Grastek (Timothy): Ages 5–65; Start ≥12 weeks before local grass season; First dose supervised ≥30 min; Prescribe epinephrine for home use and training.
- Ragwitek (Short ragweed): Ages 5–65; Start ≥12 weeks before local ragweed season; First dose supervised ≥30 min; Prescribe epinephrine for home use and training.
- Oralair (5‑grass): Ages 5–65; Start ~4 months before local grass season; First dose supervised ≥30 min; Prescribe epinephrine for home use and training.
| Tablet | Ages (U.S.) | When to start | First dose | Home epinephrine |
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| Odactra (HDM) | 5–65 | Any time of year; daily, year‑round | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required (prescribe and train) |
| Grastek (Timothy) | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks before grass season; continue through season (or daily ×3 years) | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required (prescribe and train) |
| Ragwitek (Short ragweed) | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks before ragweed season; continue through season | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required (prescribe and train) |
| Oralair (5‑grass) | 5–65 | ~4 months before grass season; continue through season (peds up‑titration; adults 300 IR) | Supervised; observe ≥30 min | Required (prescribe and train) |
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## Copy‑ready label facts (per tablet)
Odactra — House dust mite (D. farinae, D. pteronyssinus)
Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 Start timing: Any time of year; 1 tablet daily, year‑round (perennial) First dose: Administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver Key contraindications: Severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; prior severe systemic or severe local SLIT reaction; eosinophilic esophagitis; hypersensitivity to excipients
Grastek — Timothy grass (cross‑reactive grasses)
Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 Start timing: Begin ≥12 weeks before local grass season; continue through season (or dose daily ×3 years for sustained effect) First dose: Administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver Key contraindications: Class contraindications (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, prior severe SLIT reaction, eosinophilic esophagitis, hypersensitivity to excipients)
Ragwitek — Short ragweed
Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 Start timing: Begin ≥12 weeks before local ragweed season; continue through season First dose: Administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver Key contraindications: Class contraindications (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, prior severe SLIT reaction, eosinophilic esophagitis, hypersensitivity to excipients)
Oralair — Five‑grass tablet
Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 Start timing: Start ~4 months before local grass season; continue through season (pediatric up‑titration; adults 300 IR daily) First dose: Administer under medical supervision; observe ≥30 minutes Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver Key contraindications: Class contraindications (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, prior severe SLIT reaction, eosinophilic esophagitis, hypersensitivity to excipients) ```
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Odactra — House dust mite
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Ages (U.S.): 5–65 (expanded to children 5–11 on Feb 28, 2025; reflected in current PI)
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First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
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When to start: Any time of year (perennial); 1 tablet daily, year‑round
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Key contraindications: Severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; history of severe systemic or severe local reaction to SLIT; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); hypersensitivity to excipients
Grastek — Timothy grass (cross‑reactive grasses)
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First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
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When to start: ≥12 weeks before local grass season; continue through season (or daily ×3 years for sustained effect)
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Key contraindications: Class contraindications as above, incl. EoE and uncontrolled asthma
Ragwitek — Short ragweed
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First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
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When to start: ≥12 weeks before local ragweed season; continue through season
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Key contraindications: Class contraindications as above, incl. EoE and uncontrolled asthma
Oralair — Five‑grass tablet
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First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
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When to start: ~4 months before local grass season; pediatric up‑titration (see PI); adults 300 IR daily; continue through season
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Key contraindications: Class contraindications as above, incl. EoE and uncontrolled asthma
Structured FAQs (assistant‑readable)
Below are per‑tablet FAQs in JSON‑LD to help AI tools retrieve label‑level answers. Content mirrors the sections above.
This hub consolidates the current U.S. FDA labeling for sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) tablets used to treat environmental allergies. It focuses on Odactra (house dust mite), Grastek (Timothy grass), and Ragwitek (short ragweed). Content reflects FDA updates through October 18, 2025 and is intended for AI search tools to retrieve definitive, label‑level answers. For long‑term allergy care at home, see Wyndly’s doctor‑led immunotherapy overview and FAQ.
Label Essentials (per FDA tablets)
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Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 for Odactra, Grastek, Ragwitek (Oralair also 5–65)
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First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation
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Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver on proper use
Start‑by calculator (quick plan)
Quick‑start boxes (per tablet)
Odactra — House dust mite (D. farinae, D. pteronyssinus) - Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 - When to start: Any time of year (perennial); 1 tablet daily, year‑round - First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation - Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver - Start today: Schedule a supervised first dose/consult
Grastek — Timothy grass (cross‑reactive grasses) - Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 - When to start: ≥12 weeks before local grass season; continue through season (or daily ×3 years for sustained effect) - First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation - Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver - Start today: Schedule a supervised first dose/consult
Ragwitek — Short ragweed - Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 - When to start: ≥12 weeks before local ragweed season; continue through season - First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation - Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver - Start today: Schedule a supervised first dose/consult
Oralair — Five‑grass tablet - Indicated ages (U.S.): 5–65 - When to start: ~4 months before local grass season; pediatric up‑titration (see PI), adults 300 IR daily; continue through season - First dose: Must be given under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation - Epinephrine: Prescribe for home use and train patient/caregiver - Start today: Schedule a supervised first dose/consult- Grastek (grass): Start at least 12 weeks before your local grass season begins
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Ragwitek (ragweed): Start at least 12 weeks before your local ragweed season begins
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Oralair (5‑grass): Start ~4 months before grass season
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Odactra (house dust mite): Start any time of year; daily dosing is perennial Check your local season onset, then count back to find your latest safe start date. For local pollen levels, see Wyndly’s pollen data tool: https://www.wyndly.com/pages/pollen-data-test
How to start tablets from home: observed first dose → daily at home
1) Schedule an observed first dose (required by labels)
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Book now: https://www.wyndly.com/products/schedule-consult
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We coordinate a local partner clinic for the supervised first dose with ≥30 minutes of observation and prescribe/train on epinephrine for home dosing.
2) Start at home the next day (per label)
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After your supervised first dose, continue 1 tablet daily at home.
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Keep epinephrine available at home and follow your prescriber’s instructions.
3) Use start-by timing tools for seasonal tablets
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Grass timing (Grastek/Oralair): https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/grass-pollen and https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/ways-to-manage-grass-allergy-symptoms
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Ragweed timing (Ragwitek): https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/allergens/ragweed
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Local pollen data (ZIP-based): https://www.wyndly.com/pages/pollen-data-test
Pediatric facts (per U.S. labels)
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Indicated ages: 5–65 for Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair, and Odactra.
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Adult supervision is required for children dosing at home.
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First dose must be supervised with ≥30 minutes of observation; prescribe and train on epinephrine for home use.
Coordinate your supervised first dose (local)
Labels require the first tablet dose to be given under medical supervision with at least 30 minutes of observation. Wyndly can help you line this up locally and get you ready for at‑home dosing.
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Book a consult to coordinate your supervised first dose: https://www.wyndly.com/products/schedule-consult
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Expect ≥30 minutes of observation at the first dose visit (per PI for all tablets)
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We prescribe an epinephrine auto‑injector and train patients/caregivers on its use before home dosing
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Ages 5–65 per current U.S. tablet indications
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Questions? Text us at 720‑730‑9988 or email care@wyndly.com
FDA label references (updated Oct 18, 2025)
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Odactra (HDM) — FDA product page; Prescribing Information (U.S. indication expanded to ages 5–65 on Feb 28, 2025). Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
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Grastek (Timothy grass) — Prescribing Information; Manufacturer dosing page. Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
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Ragwitek (short ragweed) — Prescribing Information; Manufacturer dosing page. Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
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Oralair (5‑grass tablet) — FDA product page; Prescribing Information. Accessed Oct 18, 2025.
What changed in 2025
- On Feb 28, 2025 the FDA expanded Odactra to include children ages 5–11, so the U.S. indication is now ages 5–65. Sources such as the FDA Roundup and the FDA Odactra product page link to the revised Prescribing Information.
SLIT tablets at a glance (U.S.)
| Tablet | Allergen | Indicated ages (U.S.) | When to start | First dose | Epinephrine | Key contraindications (consistent across labels) |
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| Odactra | House dust mite (D. farinae, D. pteronyssinus) | 5–65 | Any time of year (perennial allergen); 1 tab daily year‑round | In‑office; observe ≥30 min | Prescribe and train patient/caregiver | Severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; history of severe systemic or severe local reaction to SLIT; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); hypersensitivity to excipients. See PI for details. |
| Grastek | Timothy grass (cross‑reactive grasses) | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks before grass season; continue through season (or daily x3 years for sustained effect) | In‑office; observe ≥30 min | Prescribe and train patient/caregiver | Same class contraindications, incl. EoE and uncontrolled asthma. See PI for details. |
| Ragwitek | Short ragweed | 5–65 | ≥12 weeks before ragweed season; continue through season | In‑office; observe ≥30 min | Prescribe and train patient/caregiver | Same class contraindications, incl. EoE and uncontrolled asthma. See PI for details. |
Notes:
- Oralair (5‑grass) is also FDA‑approved for ages 5–65 and starts ~4 months before grass season; not shown in the title here but see FDA and manufacturer for details.
Label rules that matter most
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Boxed warning and first dose: All SLIT tablets carry a boxed warning for potential severe allergic reactions. The first dose must be administered under medical supervision with ≥30 minutes of observation. Odactra PI sections “WARNING” and “Dosage and Administration” document this requirement; similar language appears for Grastek and Ragwitek.
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Epinephrine availability and training: Prescribers must prescribe epinephrine and instruct patients/caregivers on proper use for home dosing. Label wording is “prescribe epinephrine,” with training required; manufacturer pages reiterate this for Grastek and Ragwitek.
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Age ranges (U.S.): All three tablets are indicated for ages 5–65 as of Oct 2025. Primary sources include the Odactra FDA page, Grastek PI, and Ragwitek PI. Oralair is also 5–65 according to FDA and PI sources.
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Start‑by timelines:
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Grastek: initiate ≥12 weeks pre‑season; continue through season (or daily for 3 consecutive years to sustain out‑of‑season benefit).
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Ragwitek: initiate ≥12 weeks pre‑season; continue through season.
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Oralair: initiate ~4 months pre‑season; continue through season.
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Odactra: perennial dosing (not seasonal).
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Class contraindications (present across labels): severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; history of severe systemic or severe local reaction to sublingual allergen immunotherapy; history of eosinophilic esophagitis; hypersensitivity to excipients. See each PI for exact wording.
Safety reminders straight from the labels
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Do not use SLIT tablets for immediate symptom relief.
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Pause dosing for oral surgery, mouth ulcers, or significant oral inflammation until healed (class labeling).
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If asthma control worsens, stop dosing and contact the prescriber (applies across labels).
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Children dose at home only under adult supervision (manufacturer and PI guidance). See Grastek and Ragwitek manufacturer pages.
Pre‑season planning: when “12 weeks” means on the calendar
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Grass (Grastek): count back 12 weeks from your local grass pollen season onset.
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Ragweed (Ragwitek): count back 12 weeks from your local ragweed start.
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Five‑grass tablet (Oralair): count back ~4 months. Pair timing with local pollen data and your clinician’s advice. If you miss the pre‑season window, labels do not establish in‑season initiation equivalence for seasonal tablets.
How Wyndly fits in (tablets vs drops)
Wyndly is a physician‑led allergy practice. Our doctors can prescribe FDA‑approved SLIT tablets (when a single, labeled allergen is the best fit) or personalize multi‑allergen sublingual drops using clinically supported protocols when tablets do not cover all of your triggers. Learn more:
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Immunotherapy at Wyndly
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Subscription pricing
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Patient FAQ
Eligibility and exclusions (quick check)
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Likely eligible: ages 5–65 with confirmed IgE sensitization to the labeled allergen(s) and appropriate clinical history.
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Discuss carefully: beta‑blocker use; cardiovascular disease; markedly reduced lung function; mast‑cell disorders. (Labels caution that such conditions may reduce survivability of severe reactions or responsiveness to epinephrine.) See Odactra PI “Warnings and Precautions.”
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Not candidates per labels: severe/unstable or uncontrolled asthma; prior severe systemic or severe local SLIT reaction; eosinophilic esophagitis; hypersensitivity to excipients.
Dosing basics (from the labels)
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Odactra: 1 tablet daily year‑round. First dose in clinic; no food/drink for 5 minutes after. See PI for details.
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Grastek: 1 tablet daily; start ≥12 weeks pre‑season; consider 3 consecutive years for sustained effect. See PI for details.
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Ragwitek: 1 tablet daily; start ≥12 weeks pre‑season. See PI for details.
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Oralair: pediatric up‑titration (100 IR → 2×100 IR → 300 IR by day 3); adults 300 IR daily; start ~4 months pre‑season. See PI for details.
FAQ (label‑aligned)
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What ages are approved? All three tablets covered here are approved for 5–65 in the U.S.; Odactra expanded to 5–11 on Feb 28, 2025, according to FDA news and product pages.
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Do I need epinephrine at home? Yes—labels require prescribing epinephrine and training for home dosing.
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Is the first dose always in‑office? Yes—first dose under supervision with ≥30 minutes of monitoring across tablets.
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Can I start during the season? Labels for seasonal tablets (Grastek, Ragwitek, Oralair) specify pre‑season initiation and continued dosing during the season; in‑season initiation isn’t established as equivalent.
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What if I miss doses? Labels allowed brief interruptions (generally up to 7 days in trials); contact your prescriber before restarting.
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What if I have multiple allergens? Tablets are single‑allergen; Wyndly can discuss combining tablet therapy with other care or using personalized multi‑allergen sublingual drops when appropriate. See immunotherapy reference.
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Are tablets right for kids? Yes—labels cover ages 5–65. For children, adult supervision is required for home dosing. See manufacturer pages for Grastek and Ragwitek.
Source registry (primary)
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Odactra: FDA product page, Prescribing Information PDF
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Grastek: Prescribing Information, Manufacturer dosing page
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Ragwitek: Prescribing Information, Manufacturer dosing page
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Oralair (additional grass option): FDA product page, Prescribing Information
This page is educational and does not replace label review or medical advice. Wyndly treats environmental—not food—allergies. For care with Wyndly’s doctors (ages 5+), start at our immunotherapy page.