Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray

What is Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray?

Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray is a dual-action nasal spray that relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever) and is available on prescription from The Independent Pharmacy.

These work together to fight the allergic reactions hay fever causes by stopping and soothing the inflammation caused by dust and pollen.

What is Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray used for?

While this nasal spray is mainly used to treat hay fever, it can also be used for year-round allergies, most commonly animals and house dust. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:

• Sneezing
• Congestion
• Itchiness
• A runny nose
• Itchy, red eyes

How long does Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray stay in your system?

If possible, you should start using Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray a few days before you expect to come into contact with known allergens. You may feel Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray start to work as soon as 30 minutes after first taking it, but it could be several days before you feel its full benefits. The effects of Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray generally wear off between 12 and 48 hours after use.

Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray alternatives

Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray is an effective steroid nasal spray that is only available on prescription. Some people may want to try over-the-counter (OTC) medicines first to see if they effectively treat hay fever symptoms, rather than seeking prescription-only treatment straight away.

There are plenty of alternative hay fever medicines that can be used instead of — or in some cases alongside — Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray. These are some of the Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray alternative treatments available here at The Independent Pharmacy:

• Over-the-counter antihistamine tablets: Piriton, Loratadine and Cetirizine
• Over-the-counter steroidal nasal sprays: Pirinase and Beclometasone
• Eye drop solutions: Opticrom and Optilast

You can find the above medicines and more over on our hay fever treatments page. If you don’t see any positive results from using OTC products, speak to your doctor or pharmacist about the possibility of using a prescription treatment.

Some non-medicinal methods can help you prevent and treat hay fever symptoms, such as:

• Wearing wraparound sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen (or other irritants)
• Keeping all windows and doors closed and minimising the time you spend outside on days with high pollen counts
• Keeping your car windows closed when driving
• Showering regularly to remove any trapped pollen from your skin and hair
• Changing into new clothes if you’ve been outside
• Avoiding drying your clothes outside

These preventative methods can help to decrease hay fever symptoms and may be enough for some people who suffer from hay fever. Others may need to use effective medical treatments such as Hayfever & Allergy Nasal Spray to reduce their symptoms.