The NHS describes hay fever as an “allergic reaction to pollen, typically when it comes into contact with your mouth, nose, eyes and throat”. Typically, in response to hay fever people will take an ...

HAY FEVER sufferers were hit with the news yesterday that their relief tablets were in short supply. Some antihistamines, which help symptoms such as a runny nose and itchy eyes, have sold out online.

13:14, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 Updated: 13:17, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 Specific people are advised to consult a GP before taking a widely-used antihistamine. The drug is employed to ease symptoms of insect bites, ...

Certain people are advised to speak with a GP before taking a common antihistamine. The medication is used to relieve symptoms of insect bites, eczema, conjunctivitis and chickenpox, as well as ...

Hay fever sufferers are being urged not to panic amid medication shortages as they are only affecting a "small number of lines". Piriton products are currently out of stock at Boots, Superdrug, and ...

Specific people are recommended to consult with a GP before taking a common antihistamine. The medicine is utilised to ease symptoms of insect bites, eczema, conjunctivitis and chickenpox, as well as ...

High Street chemists have run out of some hay-fever medicine, as a UK industry-wide shortage hits supplies. Stocks of chlorphenamine maleate, the active ingredient in brands such as Piriton, are ...

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