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Medicines standardised allergen extract from house dust mitesQuestion & answer

standardised allergen extract from house dust mites · Medicine question

Is it the same as an antihistamine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Antihistamines temporarily reduce symptoms, whereas this is allergen immunotherapy intended to change immune responsiveness to house dust mites.

Sources for this answer

ACARIZAX 12 SQ-HDMemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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