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Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that irritates the nose after contact with triggers such as pollen. It can cause sneezing, an itchy, runny or blocked nose, and watery eyes that can feel similar to a cold.

Rhinocort

Budesonide

100mcg · 200mcg

Budesonide inhaler for hay fever and nasal polyps. It reduces inflammation in the nasal passages.

From$50.83/ inhalerView

Periactin

Cyproheptadine

4mg

Cyproheptadine tablets for allergic rhinitis and hives. It blocks histamine, which stops the itching and sneezing.

From$0.70/ tabletView

Singulair

Montelukast

4mg · 5mg · 10mg

Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. They block leukotrienes, so they prevent symptoms rather than stop an attack once it starts.

From$1.60/ tabletView

Astelin

Azelastine

10ml

Azelastine nasal spray for allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. It is a second-generation antihistamine, so it is less likely to cause drowsiness.

From$46.10/ sprayView

Dymista

Azelastine, Fluticasone Propionate

137mcg + 50mcg

Azelastine and fluticasone nasal spray for allergic rhinitis. It combines an antihistamine with a steroid to tackle both congestion and inflammation.

From$41.67/ sprayView

Promethazine Tablets

Promethazine

25mg

Promethazine tablets for allergic rhinitis and motion sickness. A sedating antihistamine, so it is often taken at night to avoid daytime drowsiness.

From$1.02/ tabletView

Clarinex

Desloratadine

5mg

Desloratadine tablets for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. It acts on peripheral histamine receptors, making it less sedating than older antihistamines.

From$1.05/ tabletView

Montair

Montelukast

10mg

Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It blocks leukotrienes, the chemicals that set off airway swelling.

From$2.40/ tabletView

Ketotifen Tablets

Ketotifen

1mg

Ketotifen tablets for allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis. It calms the immune response in both the eyes and nasal passages.

From$1.33/ tabletView

Key points

  • Rapid onset: Symptoms can start within minutes of contact with a trigger.
  • Beyond the nose: Itchy red, watery eyes, a cough or an itchy roof of the mouth can also occur.
  • Seasonal pollen: Tree, grass and weed pollen can trigger hay fever.

Medicines listed for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is represented in the catalogue by several medicine classes. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist, while Azelastine is an antihistamine. The listed products also contain corticosteroid ingredients including fluticasone propionate, beclometasone dipropionate and budesonide. These medicine classes have different broad roles in managing allergy-related symptoms.

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