Sneezing, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes caused by pollen, dust mites or pets are the classic reasons to reach for an antihistamine, and cetirizine and loratadine are also used for itchy skin rashes such as hives. The range focuses on once-a-day tablets that are less likely to cause drowsiness than older types: cetirizine from Zirtek, loratadine from Clarityn and fexofenadine from Telfast, plus a generic fexofenadine and an oral solution from Zirtek.
Tablets are the most common choice for adults, while the oral solution is an alternative for anyone who prefers a liquid, with the age range and dose printed on the pack. Even the less drowsy types can make some people sleepy, so see how one affects you before driving or operating machinery, and avoid alcohol while taking it. Speak to our pharmacist before choosing for a child, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or take other medicines, and always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use. For other hay fever products, also see our hay fever relief range.
