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Allergy pills help allergy sufferers survive the period of pollination of trees, grasses and shrubs. Medicines most often used by allergy sufferers are available in pharmacies on prescription and over the counter. What kind of tablets should you choose to effectively get rid of the troublesome symptoms of allergy? Read on for an overview of the most popular allergy pills!
Allergy pills – what to look for?
People struggling with allergies have a huge selection of allergy pills. The market of medications counteracting allergy symptoms is oversaturated, so it is increasingly difficult to find a drug that will prove to be effective and will cause the fewest side effects. When choosing the best allergy remedy possible, you should focus on a few guidelines:
- antihistamines – these are the most commonly prescribed tablets for allergies and can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. The antihistamine tablets contain cetirizine, loratadine, levocetirizine, desloratadine and also vasoconstrictors;
- drugs called second-generation prescription drugs that dominate the treatment of allergic symptoms. In addition to counteracting allergies, they have anti-inflammatory properties. An undesirable symptom of using these drugs is drowsiness;
- newer second-generation drugs – this is a refined formula of allergy medications that do not make patients drowsy; – the drugs given fall within the category of antihistamines, they are not a separate group of drugs;
- nasal decongestants and nasal decongestants – these are preparations that constrict blood vessels;
- plant-based drugs – these types of pills help to fight allergy symptoms and at the same time strengthen the immune system. They are a daily dietary supplement.
Allergy Pills – Claritine
Claritine is a first-generation antiallergic drug. Claritine prevents the action of histamine, which is released in the body in the event of an allergic reaction. Claritine can be used both seasonally and year-round. The tablets should not be given to children under the age of two. It is not recommended that Claritine should be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Allergy Pills – Nalergine
Nalergine are allergy pills that are used to reduce allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. The tablets must not be given to children under three years of age. In case of pregnancy, Nalergine can only be used when the benefits of taking the drug outweigh the possible harm. Nalergine should not be used by breastfeeding women.
Allergy Pills – Aleric
Aleric are allergy pills that have a long action. They are used to cure seasonal and perennial symptoms of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. People suffering from severe renal and hepatic insufficiency should be cautious when using this drug. Elderly people should also be careful with this drug.
Allergy tablets – Zyrtec
Zyrtec is a second-generation drug that can be used in adults and children from six years of age. The tablets alleviate the symptoms of allergies appearing around the eyes and nose. The manufacturer of these allergy pills recommends extreme caution when using the drug and consuming alcohol at the same time. Contraindication to the use of Zyrtec is pregnancy and breast-feeding.
- See also: Zyrtec Drops – composition, dosage, side effects
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.