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Non-Sedating Antihistamines

image Non-Sedating Antihistamines

Antihistamines are commonly used to treat the symptoms of allergies and reactions to bites and stings.

Antihistamines genrally come as tablets, creams, ointments and eye drops to reduce conditions such as watering, itchy eyes, running, itchy nose, sneezing, swelling and irritation of the eys, and to reduce hives, nettle rash and other allergic reactions.

Antihistamines work by blocking the action of histamine which the body produces as part of its natural defences. Histamine is released as a reaction to foreign substances (allergens), and starts a chain reaction that leads to the release of other chemicals that add to the allergic response. A typical result of which is itching.

There are two different types of antihistamine; sedating antihistamines, which can enter the brain and cause drowsiness and non-sedating antihistamines which do not.
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Non-Sedating Antihistamines

  • Benadryl


    Benadryl

    The Benadryl range provides proven, effective allergy relief for adults and children in a range of capsules, creams and lotions.

  • Clarityn


    Clarityn

    Tablets and eyedrops to provide fast, effective relief from the symptoms of hayfever and other allergies.

  • Galpharm Allergy


    Galpharm Allergy

    Galpharm Allergy has a range of allergy and hayfever relief products, formulated to treat the associated symptoms. Click here to browse the eye drops, nasal spray and tablets...

  • Piriteze


    Piriteze

    Piriteze, from the makers of Piriton, is an effective, once-a-day treatment for hayfever and other allergies.

  • Zirtek Allergy


    Zirtek Allergy

    Zirtek is a 2nd generation antihistamine, which means it does not cause drowsiness in the majority of people, and offers a range of formats to suit the whole family.