{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Allergy \u0026 Hayfever","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"benadryl-allergy-relief-capsules","title":"Benadryl Allergy Relief Acrivastine 8mg Capsules - 24 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Benadryl Allergy Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fast one: Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules are acrivastine 8mg, an antihistamine that gets to work in 15 minutes on skin allergies and lasts eight hours — taken as needed, up to three times a day, rather than once every morning. For hay fever, dust and pet allergies and itchy skin reactions. The 24-capsule pack: the season-size box for regular as-needed use. Ages 12 to 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 24 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you reach for a fast antihistamine most days of the pollen season, or live with a pet you react to, the 24 pack keeps you covered at a better price per capsule — a capsule in the morning, another for the afternoon walk, one for the evening if the itch returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 12 to 65: one capsule when symptoms strike, repeated as needed with the stated gap, up to three capsules in 24 hours. Swallow with water. Non-drowsy for most, but a few people feel sleepy — see how it affects you before driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcrivastine leaves the body through the kidneys, so it's not for anyone with severe kidney impairment and isn't recommended over 65. Ask a pharmacist first if pregnant or breastfeeding. For all-day, every-day cover, a once-daily antihistamine such as cetirizine is the better routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benadryl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069987715,"sku":"4066221","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/717DcvVOQoL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788368454"},{"product_id":"beconase-hayfever-relief-for-adults","title":"Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults 0.05% Nasal Spray - 100 Sprays","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beconase Hayfever Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steroid nasal spray that treats hay fever at the source: Beconase's beclometasone dipropionate calms the inflammation in the nasal lining behind eight symptoms at once — nasal congestion, sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, sinus discomfort, and watery, itchy eyes. Used every day through the season, it prevents symptoms rather than chasing them. 100 sprays, adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a steroid spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntihistamines block one chemical; a corticosteroid spray switches off the whole inflammatory reaction in the nose. That's why steroid sprays are the most effective single hay fever treatment for blocked noses and sinus pressure, and why they work best started before or at the beginning of the season and used daily — the full effect builds over a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: two sprays into each nostril twice a day, morning and evening, as directed on the pack. Shake, aim slightly away from the centre of the nose, and don't sniff hard. Keep using it daily even when symptoms settle. Don't use continuously for more than three months without seeing a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk a pharmacist first if pregnant or breastfeeding, if you've had recent nasal surgery or infection, or take other steroid medicines. Mild nosebleeds or dryness are the usual side effects — ease off and mention it to the pharmacist if they persist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beconase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730161639811,"sku":"2921062","price":6.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51KkMbg5mDL._AC_SL1080.jpg?v=1788361788"},{"product_id":"benadryl-allergy-relief-caps-gsl","title":"Benadryl Allergy Relief Acrivastine 8mg Capsules - 12 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Benadryl Allergy Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fast one: Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules are acrivastine 8mg, an antihistamine that gets to work in 15 minutes on skin allergies and lasts eight hours — taken as needed, up to three times a day, rather than once every morning. For hay fever, dust and pet allergies and itchy skin reactions. The 12-capsule pack: up to four days of full dosing, or a season of occasional flare-ups. Ages 12 to 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 12 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople whose allergies come and go — a hay-fever afternoon, a cat at a friend's house, an itchy reaction that needs stopping now. Twelve capsules taken as needed can last a whole summer of occasional use, and it's the size to try first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 12 to 65: one capsule when symptoms strike, repeated as needed with the stated gap, up to three capsules in 24 hours. Swallow with water. Non-drowsy for most, but a few people feel sleepy — see how it affects you before driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcrivastine leaves the body through the kidneys, so it's not for anyone with severe kidney impairment and isn't recommended over 65. Ask a pharmacist first if pregnant or breastfeeding. For all-day, every-day cover, a once-daily antihistamine such as cetirizine is the better routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benadryl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730163540355,"sku":"3141611","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71ew6dQBVQL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788368382"},{"product_id":"benadryl-allergy-one-a-day-tabs","title":"Benadryl Allergy One A Day Cetirizine 10mg Tablets - 30 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Benadryl One A Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine 10mg with the Benadryl name on the box: one tablet a day for 24-hour relief from hay fever, dust and pet allergies, and itchy skin allergies such as hives. Non-drowsy for most people, quick to start, and one of the two antihistamines UK pharmacists reach for first. The 30-tablet pack is a month of once-daily cover at the best price per tablet. Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 30 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerennial allergy — dust mites, the family cat, indoor mould — or a whole grass-pollen season means a tablet every morning for weeks. The month pack keeps the routine unbroken and works out cheapest per dose; it's the buy for anyone who already knows cetirizine suits them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, at the same time each day through the season. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Check how it affects you before driving — a minority feel a little sleepy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine is the stronger, slightly-more-sedating sibling of loratadine and the everyday alternative to fexofenadine. It's a good choice for itchy skin and hives as well as hay fever. 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The 7-tablet pack: a week to find out whether fexofenadine is your antihistamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 7 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf cetirizine or loratadine stopped doing the job, a week of Allevia tells you whether switching is the answer without committing to a big box. It's also the sensible size for a short trip, a weekend at a pet-owning friend's, or a first-ever hayfever season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, ideally before a meal. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Non-drowsy, so fine for work and driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFexofenadine sits with cetirizine and loratadine as the modern non-drowsy trio; many people find it the strongest of the three on stubborn symptoms. 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The 15-tablet pack: a fortnight and a bit of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 15 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen once-a-day tablets bridge the peak of a pollen season, a fortnight's holiday at a cat-owning relative's, or a stretch of dusty decorating. Big enough to prove it works for you, small enough not to be left half-used when the season passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, ideally before a meal. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Non-drowsy, so fine for work and driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFexofenadine sits with cetirizine and loratadine as the modern non-drowsy trio; many people find it the strongest of the three on stubborn symptoms. 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The 30-tablet pack: a full month of once-daily cover at the best price per tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 30 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor perennial allergy — dust mites, the family pet, indoor mould — or a whole grass-pollen season, one tablet every morning for a month is the routine that keeps symptoms from ever getting going. The 30 pack is the value buy for anyone who knows they'll need it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, ideally before a meal. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Non-drowsy, so fine for work and driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFexofenadine sits with cetirizine and loratadine as the modern non-drowsy trio; many people find it the strongest of the three on stubborn symptoms. 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Pharmacy-only, for adults and children over 12. 15 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy 180mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHives that keep coming back for six weeks or more are usually not an allergy at all but a skin reaction, and the standard 120mg hayfever dose is often not enough. The 180mg dose is the one licensed for chronic urticaria, and because fexofenadine doesn't cross into the brain it stays non-drowsy at this strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water before a meal. Avoid taking it with fruit juice, which reduces absorption. 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Non-drowsy, for adults 18 and over; the 180-spray size is the pharmacy pack, enough for six weeks at the full dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a steroid spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntihistamine tablets block one chemical after the reaction has begun; a corticosteroid spray stops the whole inflammatory cascade in the lining of the nose, which is why it clears a blocked nose that tablets can't touch. Used every day, ideally from a week or two before the season starts, it prevents symptoms rather than chasing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: two sprays into each nostril morning and evening, no more than eight sprays a day. Shake, blow your nose, aim slightly outwards away from the middle of the nose. Full effect takes a few days of regular use, so don't judge it on day one; once symptoms are controlled, drop to the lowest dose that keeps them away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for under-18s. Don't use continuously for more than three months without advice, or with a nasal infection or recent nose surgery. Tell the pharmacist if you use other steroid medicines, have had glaucoma or cataracts, or are pregnant. Nosebleeds and a dry nose are the usual side effects. 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The 48-capsule box is the pharmacy pack, for ages 12 to 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy acrivastine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine and loratadine are once-a-day preventers; acrivastine is the responder, quick in and quick out, which suits people whose allergies come and go with the pollen count, a visit to a house with a cat, or a flare of hives. It's low-drowsy and can be repeated up to three times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12, up to age 65: one capsule as needed, up to three times a day, swallowed with water. Not for under-12s or over-65s. Don't exceed three capsules in 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcrivastine is cleared by the kidneys, so it isn't for anyone with kidney problems or over 65. It can cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people: take care driving, and avoid alcohol. Contains lactose. 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Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 14 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fortnight of tablets bridges the peak of the pollen count, a two-week holiday, or a stay with a pet-owning relative — enough to prove it works for you without a half-used box afterwards. Daily-all-season users save with the 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, at the same time each day through the season. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Check how it affects you before driving — a minority feel a little sleepy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine is the stronger, slightly-more-sedating sibling of loratadine and the everyday alternative to fexofenadine. It's a good choice for itchy skin and hives as well as hay fever. 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Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 7 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've never taken cetirizine, a week tells you whether it controls your symptoms without making you sleepy. It's also the right size for a weekend away, a garden party season that only bites for a few days, or the handbag emergency supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day, swallowed with water, at the same time each day through the season. Don't take more than one in 24 hours. Check how it affects you before driving — a minority feel a little sleepy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine is the stronger, slightly-more-sedating sibling of loratadine and the everyday alternative to fexofenadine. It's a good choice for itchy skin and hives as well as hay fever. 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Pharmacy-only, ages 12 to 65. 12 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy add a decongestant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntihistamines are excellent at the itch and the sneeze but do little for a blocked nose. Pseudoephedrine shrinks the swollen lining so you can breathe, and because it's behind the pharmacy counter it's the real thing, not the phenylephrine in shelf products. Together they cover every hayfever symptom bar the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12, up to age 65: one capsule as needed, up to three times a day, with water. No more than three in 24 hours, and not with any other decongestant, cold or flu product. 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