ABOUT US ALLERGIES PATIENTS SCIENCE NEWS CENTER CAREERS Find your location FAQ How is allergy immunotherapy administered? HOW IS ALLERGY IMMUNOTHERAPY ADMINISTERED? There are several formulations and treatment can be administered either via subcutaneous injections (SCIT) or via sublingual (SLIT) drops or tablets. For both methods, the principle is the same: the patient receives repeated amounts of the triggering allergen over time. This can be performed with an initiation phase (dose increasing) followed by a maintenance phase. Subcutaneous immunotherapy (also known as “allergy shots” or SCIT): the allergen is administered by subcutaneous injections under the skin of the arm. These ‘shots’ are given at a doctor’s office so that the doctor can monitor how the patient reacts to the therapy. The doses are administered on a scheduled weekly or monthly basis, depending on the course of the AIT treatment Sublingual immunotherapy (also known as SLIT): the allergen is administered in the form of drops or tablets that are placed under the tongue, generally every day. It is generally recommended to take the first treatment in the physician’s office to assess how the patient react to treatment, subsequent doses are self-administered at home SCIT and SLIT treatments are flexible in terms of frequency of dosing and number of allergen doses delivered to meet individual patient needs and profile. Learn more about Stallergenes Greer's appoach to AIT © 2021 Stallergenes Greer Site Map Terms & Conditions Modern Slavery Act Statement Contact Cookie Policy Cookies Reject and continue STALLERGENES GREER uses technical cookies essential for the functioning of the site as well as audience measurement cookies. You can accept audience measurement cookies by clicking on “Accept” or reject them by clicking on “Reject and continue”. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on “Cookies Management” and manage your preferences by clicking on “Set your preferences”. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy Set your preferences Accept