Optrex Actimist Double Action, For Itchy & Watery Eyes, Soothing & Protecting Spray, 10ml each, Hay Fever Relief, Soothes Allergy Symptoms, Reduces Moisture Loss

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These nasal symptoms occur due to the swelling and inflammation of the lining of the nasal passages in response to histamine release.Another option is using water that has been filtered using a filter with an absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller. The first time you use it, pump the spray to ensure it is working and a fine mist of medication comes out of the end. The best choice for your child will depend on their symptoms, what they’re comfortable taking, and any age restrictions on the medication. Oral antihistamines available without a prescription include loratadine (Claritin, Alavert), cetirizine (Zyrtec Allergy) and fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy).

Treatments for hay fever include eye drops, nasal sprays and antihistamine tablets that help to ease symptoms and relieve irritation in the eyes, nose, mouth and throat. For best protection against pollen, you should take them throughout pollen season to prevent hay fever from occurring. In rare cases, it has been linked to psychological reactions such as insomnia, anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking. Azelastine works in a similar way to antihistamine tablets to prevent histamine release and the subsequent allergy caused by it. Although steroid nasal sprays may be more suitable for older children4, doctors may prescribe certain types to children from age 4 and up 7.Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take. The dates provided for pollen season are a rough guide, they can change from year to year depending on the weather and other factors. If an antihistamine tablet is not enough to control your symptoms, you can should next add a nasal spray to your treatment regime (unless your eyes are particularly badly affected). Some private clinics do, however, still offer this injection 'off label' after a careful assessment of personal risks. If at any time you would like to opt out from marketing, you can visit the Privacy Preferences page and select the relevant options.

As one of the most common allergic conditions, hay fever can cause considerable discomfort to your eyes, making them red, itchy and swollen. Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning, when pollen counts are highest, and also on high pollen-count days. Those who are unable to be verified online via LexisNexis may be requested to provide a photo of an identity document that contains their name, date of birth, and a photo (such as a passport or driver’s license). If symptoms are worsening, or over-the-counter treatments aren’t working, you should contact your GP 2. Although they can’t prevent the allergic reaction, they can help treat it quickly when symptoms arise.You can then adapt your treatment depending on your response, if a once-daily antihistamine is not enough to keep symptoms under control then a different antihistamine can be tried or a nasal spray or eye drops can be added. You agree to take all reasonable steps to ensure your information is kept secure and private at all times and maintain adequate security of your account including the use of a strong password which is changed at regular intervals and alert us to any potential breach or suspicious activity that you are aware of. If any side effects are serious or do not resolve after a short time consult a doctor or optician as soon as possible. Antihistamines work by blocking a symptom-causing chemical (histamine) released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.

Unlike steroid tablets, the nasal sprays used for hay fever deliver the drug to exactly where it is needed.

There are plenty of treatments available to your child to alleviate their symptoms and make them more comfortable, so don’t worry. There is a possibility that in some people frequent or long-term use of eye drops containing benzalkonium chloride preservative can lead to damage to the cornea of the eye, and so hay fever eye drops should be used for the shortest time necessary. Murine® hayfever relief eye drops contain Sodium Cromoglicate, which reduces the body’s response to the hayfever allergen by stopping the production of histamines and in turn prevents the eye symptoms of hayfever, such as itchy, red and watery eyes, from developing.