The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Adults:
- Itchy mouth (25%)
- Throat irritation (22%)
- Itchy ears (8%)
- Swelling in the mouth (8%)
- Itchy tongue (8%)
- Cough (7%)
- Mouth and throat pain (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Swelling of the throat, lips, or tongue
- Prickly or burning sensation in the mouth
- Itchy lips
- Stomach upset and pain
- Numb mouth
- Sore mouth
- Difficulty speaking
- Rash
Oralair serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, throat swelling or tightness, chest tightness, swelling of lips or tongue, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, rash, flushing or itching of the skin, stomach pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
Source: DailyMed
The following Oralair side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Heartburn, pain or trouble swallowing, chest pain that does not go away or gets worse
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Burning or tingling of the tongue, mouth, throat, or face
- Irritation inside the mouth or throat
- Itching of the mouth, lips, tongue, or ears
- Mild swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat

