The treatment for an allergy depends on what you are allergic to. While the best way to keep your symptoms under control is often to avoid the things you're allergic to, we know that this isn't always practical

In many cases, you can treat allergy symptoms with over-the-counter medications which are available from pharmacies without a prescription.

The following is a guide to help you understand how to treat allergies and the common treatment options available.

Ask your pharmacist or GP for advice before starting any new medicine.

Our information and advice is aimed at covering the most common environmental allergies, such as hay fever, dust mites, and mold and some of the most common skin allergies such as Urticaria (hives) and contact dermatitis .Our information and advice  does not address life-threatening anaphylactic reactions (in this instance seek urgent medical advice) , or allergies to food, medications, or insects (in these instances consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice)

Antihistamine tablets are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of different  types of allergies, including hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and indoor allergies from pets and house dust mites. Some can also be used to relieve the symptoms of skin allergies such as urticaria (hives or nettle rash). When your body comes into contact with an allergen such as pollen, pet dander, or dust mites, for example - it makes chemicals called histamines. They cause the tissue in your nose to swell (making it stuffy), your nose and eyes to run, and your eyes, nose, and sometimes mouth to itch. Sometimes you may also get an itchy rash on your skin, called hives. Antihistamine tablets contain an antihistamine which reduce or block histamines, so helping to stop allergy symptoms. There are different types of antihistamine tablets available. Your Pharmacist will be able to advise you on the most suitable product for you. Pollenase offers a range of hayfever and allergy products. Find out more about the range available.

Allergy or Hay fever relief eye drops are liquid medicines used to treat itchy, watery, sore, puffy  or red eyes caused by hay fever. When your body comes into contact with an allergen such as pollen - it makes chemicals called histamines which triggers an allergic reaction and causes the unpleasant symptoms that affect both your eyes and nose. Allergy or Hay fever eye drops contain an antihistamine which reduce or block histamines and so help relieve eye symptoms Pollenase offers a range of hayfever and allergy products. Find out more about the range available.

There are a number of nasal sprays available to help treat the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) including saline sprays and anti-inflammatory nasal sprays (corticosteroid sprays). Anti-inflammatory nasal sprays are often the first treatment recommended for nasal allergies. These anti-inflammatory nasal sprays are highly effective in treating hay fever and other airborne allergy symptoms caused by pollen, mold spores, house dust mites and pet dander as they are sprayed directly in the nose, where allergic reactions to airborne allergens start. When your body comes into contact with an allergen such as pollen - it makes chemicals called histamines which triggers an allergic reaction and causes the unpleasant symptoms that affect both your eyes and nose. Anti-inflammatory nasal sprays (corticosteroid sprays)   contain an antihistamine which reduce or block histamines and so help relieve the symptoms Pollenase offers a range of hayfever and allergy products. Find out more about the range available.

Some people experience nasal conjestion when suffering from allergies such as hay fever.  A tablet containing both an antihistamine combined with a decongestant may help ease symptoms. The decongestant opens up nasal passages making it easier to breathe, while the antihistamine helps control allergy symptoms like nasal discharge and itchy nose and eyes. Some people experience nasal conjestion when suffering from allergies such as hay fever.  A tablet containing both an antihistamine combined with a decongestant may help ease symptoms. The decongestant opens up nasal passages making it easier to breathe, while the antihistamine helps control allergy symptoms like nasal discharge and itchy nose and eyes.