Hayfever is an allergy that many people suffer from and the symptoms can be severe and difficult to manage day-to-day, especially during peak season. Fortunately, we offer a wide range of hayfever treatment options to help you soothe the main symptoms such as a runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Our range of hayfever treatments includes antihistamine hayfever tablets, fexofenadine, nasal sprays and drops, and oral hayfever medicines. We stock a variety of popular brands including Allevia, Piri, Treathay and more. Browse our range of effective treatments below to help you manage your hayfever symptoms and reduce the impact they have on your daily life.
Hayfever
FAQ
What are Hayfever Tablets?
Hayfever tablets generally contain antihistamines which are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings.
How do antihistamines work?
Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of a substance known as histamine in your body. When your body detects something harmful, it will generally release a substance called histamine. Histamine causes your blood vessels to expand and your skin to swell to help protect your body.
For people with allergies, the body mistakes something harmless as a problem and therefore produces histamine causing an allergic reaction. Common allergens include pollen, house dust and animal hair. This causes unpleasant symptoms including watery eyes, running or blocked nose, skin rashes and more.
Taking antihistamines will help to stop this process from happening if you take them before coming into contact with the allergen. They can also help to reduce your symptoms.
What is the best Hayfever medicine?
The best hayfever medicine will vary person to person. This is because hayfever medication works depending on your symptoms and the severity of your hayfever.
Which is better, Piriton or Loratadine?
Piriton is a well-known brand offering a range of products aimed to provide relief from various allergies, hayfever and related symptoms. Available in both syrup and tablet forms, you can choose which option is best for you. Piriton's products are particularly effective against a variety of allergy-related conditions, including hay fever, as it helps reduce symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Piriton is considered a drowsy antihistamine because it contains chlorphenamine.
Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine medicine that provides relief from symptoms of allergies, including hayfever. Though it is classed as non-drowsy antihistamine, some people may still may find it makes them feel sleepy. Loratadine also comes in tablet or liquid form for you to choose from.
Both are options for people with hayfever. The biggest difference between the two is that Piriton is classed as a drowsy antihistamine whilst Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine medicine, however, it can still cause drowsiness in some people.
To find the right option for you, you should read the warnings and directions of use for each product to see which is suitable.
In summary, the ‘better antihistamine’ will vary person to person. If you are unsure how to manage your hayfever, feel free to discuss your symptoms with a pharmacist or your GP. They can help you find the right option.
Is Loratadine or Cetirizine better for Hayfever?
Both Loratadine and Cetirizine are classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine medicine that helps the symptoms of allergies and hayfever.
To find the right option for you, you should read the warnings and directions of use for each product to see which is suitable.
Out of the two options, the ‘better antihistamine’ will vary person to person. If you are unsure how to manage your hayfever, feel free to discuss your symptoms with a pharmacist or your GP. They can help you find the right option.
What are Nasal Sprays?
A runny or blocked nose is a common symptom of hayfever and allergies. Nasal sprays help to relieve symptoms by containing anti-inflammatory medicines that you spray into your nose.
How do Nasal Sprays Work?
Steroid Nasal Sprays mimic the effects of hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands, which are 2 small glands above the kidneys.
When sprayed into the nose, steroids reduce inflammation which helps to relieve symptoms, such as sneezing and a runny