Today, there are many allergy and hayfever medications that are effective at reducing the severity of your hayfever allergy symptoms. The best treatment for your allergies will depend on the severity of your condition, the symptoms you’re experiencing and the allergen that is triggering immune system.
Hayfever allergy treatments can include medical treatments such as:
- Over‐the‐counter antihistamines medications
- Prescription antihistamines medications
- Intranasal corticosteroid nasal sprays
- Saline nasal sprays
- Decongestant – oral or intranasal
- Immunotherapy
Use the table below to discover common over‐the‐counter hayfever allergy treatments available in your local pharmacy:
| Brand | Telfast | Zyrtec | Claratyne | |
| Active Ingredient | Fexofenadine
Hydrochloride |
Cetirizine
Hydrochloride |
Loratadine | |
| Benefit | Non-Drowsy |  |
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| Fast-acting – works within 1 hour | |
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| Symptom
Relief |
Sneezing | |
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| Runny or stuffy nose | |
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| Watery eyes | |
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| Itchy eyes, throat or nose | |
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| Itchy skin rash / hives | |
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| Swelling related to allergy / hives | |
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| Treatment of | Hayfever | |
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| Hives | |
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| Pet Allergy | |
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| Dust Allergy | |
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| Mould Allergy | |
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It’s always important to seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor to determine which medication is right for you.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
References
Telfast New Zealand Data Sheet 2019.
Zyrtec New Zealand Data Sheet 2019.
Loratadine New Zealand Data Sheet 2018.
Learn about which Telfast product may be appropriate for you.
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