Table 3.
Recommended Maintenance Doses of Allergen
| Allergen | Dose | Dose, Major Allergen | Maintenance Concentration (w/v)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus | 600 AU | 7-12 μg, Der p 1 | NA |
| Dermatophagoides farinae | 2,000 AU | 10 μg Der f 1 | NA |
| Cat dander | 2,000-3,000 BAU | 11-17 μg Fel d 1 | NA |
| Grass (eg, timothy) | 4,000 BAU | 7 μg Phl p 5 | NA |
| Short ragweed | NA | 6 μg Amb a 1 | 1:100-1:30 |
| Other pollen | NA | ND | 1:100-1:30 |
| Fungi, mould | NA | ND | 1:100-1:50 |
Adapted from Li JT et al. [3]
AU = allergy units; BAU = bioequivalent allergy units; NA = not applicable; ND = not determined; w/v = weight per volume.
*Based on a maintenance injection of 0.5 mL.