Hay Fever & Allergies
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a prevalent allergic condition that impacts approximately 20% of individuals at some stage of their lives. The symptoms of hay fever manifest due to an allergic response to pollen, a fine powder discharged by plants during their reproductive process.
HAY FEVER & ALLERGIES
Allevia tablets are an antihistamine containing fexofenadine 120mg. They are used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and allergy.
Avamys nasal spray provides relief from symptoms of hay fever and allergy. It contains a corticosteroid called fluticasone furoate.
⭐Generic version of Beconase
⭐Works within 2 days
⭐200 doses per bottle
⭐Effective within 2 days
⭐Reduces inflammation in nose
⭐Double the amount vs OTC version
Cetirizine tablets relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergy for up to 24 hours. The active ingredients cetirizine hydrochloride or cetirizine dihydrochloride can also be found in branded medication such as benadryl and piriteze, which are usually more expensive.
Desloratadine is a non-drowsy antihisamine which usually works within 60 minutes. It provides relief for symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) for up to 24 hours.
Dymista is a nasal spray that helps to relieve symptoms of hayfever & allergies. Dymista contains an antihistamine (Azelastine) which works to reduce symptoms brought about by allergies and also contains a steroid that helps to reduce inflamation (Fluticasone).
Fexofenadine is a strong antihistamine tablet containing the active ingredient, fexofenadine hydrochloride. It is used to treat symptoms of allergy, hay fever and itchy skin. It is available in 120mg and 180mg strengths. The recommended dose is one tablet daily.
Flixonase nasal spray helps to relieve symptoms of hay fever & allergies. This medication provides relief from symptoms such as nasal congestion, itchy nose and runny nose. It contains the active ingredient fluticasone propionate.
⭐Available in 2 strengths
⭐Hay fever relief with 8 hours
⭐Fast acting, cost effective hay fever treatment
Levocetirizine is a non-drowsy antihistamine that provides relief for symptoms of allergic rhinits (hay fever) and hives. It is also available in a branded version under the name Xyzal.
Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine that relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergy. It usually works within 60 minutes and can relieve symptoms for up to 24 hours.
Mometasone nasal spray helps to relieve symptoms of hayfever & allergies. It contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate (a corticosteroid) which reduces the inflammation in the nose. It is also available as a branded product Nasonex.
⭐Long-lasting allergy relief
⭐Non-drowsy formula
⭐Effective against multiple allergy triggers
Nasonex is a nasal spray that contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate (a corticosteroid) which helps to relieve symptoms of hayfever & allergies by reducing inflammation. Nasonex is also available as a generic product Mometasone.
Xyzal tablets contain the active ingredient levocetirizine and are used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and hives. It is also available as a generic (non-branded) version, Levocetirizine.
There are certain natural products and ailments, that are marketed as hay fever remedies. These include natural bees honey, essential oils, and natural supplements. However, research is limited, and they do not provide as good of a response.
No, the hay fever injection is not available on the NHS as it suppresses your immune system and is deemed to be high risk.
Yes, some people suffer from hay fever symptoms in the winter. Symptoms are not caused by pollen and are usually caused by dust mites.
There is no treatment that can be pinpointed as the best, or strongest hay fever treatment. Fexofenadine appears to be the most popular treatment, however, what works for some, may not work for others.
Yes, you can get hay fever symptoms at night. During the day, warm air rises, carrying pollen. Air cools down in the evenings, causing pollen to fall and cause symptoms at night.
Acrivastine, also known as Benadryl, is the fastest acting hay fever tablet. It works in as little as 15 minutes.
You should only take one tablet within 24 hours. Exceptions to this are the shorter acting drowsy tablets, which need to be taken 3-4 times a day.
You should avoid taking antihistamines during pregnancy, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Most antihistamines are safe to use whilst breastfeeding. You should check this with your doctor or pharmacist.
Non-drowsy antihistamines do not make you feel drowsy, tired, or fatigued. Hay fever can cause tiredness, so if you are taking an antihistamine and feel tired, it may be the effects of hay fever.
There are some tablets which are marketed as natural hay fever tablets, however, they lack scientific evidence.
Antihistamines usually start to work within one hour, however, it can take a few weeks of consistent use to feel the full effects.
Yes, you can safely use antihistamine tablets and nasal sprays together.
Yes, you can drink alcohol in moderation. Excess alcohol can make you feel very drowsy.
Yes, antihistamines are safe to use long term, and there are no known long-term side effects.
No, you should not give any human treatments to your dog, unless prescribed by a veterinary surgeon.
Yes, you should only take the prescribed dose. Taking more tablets than prescribed can be harmful to your health.
Yes, however, always check this with your pharmacist.
Sore throat is not a common symptom of hay fever. If you are experiencing sore throat, accompanied by other hay fever symptoms, you may have a cold or flu. This is likely to be the case if you have a fever.
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