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NEW FEXOFENADINE over the counter – Allevia tablets

Druggist

The Government recently announced the reclassification of fexofenadine 120mg, which will be available as General sale Medication (GSL), sold as branded products – Allevia 120mg tablets. First-generation antihistamines can also be used to help manage allergies. Until now, fexofenadine was a prescription-only medication.

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Otrivine Extra Dual Relief – 8 facts YOU must know

Druggist

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief is a pharmacy only medication and the only over the counter product containing ipratropium bromide for the management of congestion and runny nose caused by colds. Otrivine Extra is a pharmacy-only medication ‘P’. Sale restrictions Like most ‘P’ medicines, Otrivine nasal spray has sale restrictions.

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Can you get Promethazine Cough Syrup?

Druggist

Promethazine is an antihistamine commonly available in the UK pharmacies. All products listed above are licensed as pharmacy only medicines – ‘P’ products. P products can only be purchased from a pharmacy, including online pharmacies. Promethazine cough syrup: where to get it?

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17 creams to STOP ITCHING FAST

Druggist

Several effective creams to stop itching can be purchased from supermarkets, pharmacies and online. Sale of some anti-itch creams is restricted to pharmacies only. Pharmacy-only medicines can only be purchased from pharmacies, including online chemists. Clobetasone has a narrow licensed use. Daktacort cream.

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5 Best Non-Drowsy Hayfever Tablets

Druggist

Non-drowsy antihistamines can be purchased over the counter from supermarkets and pharmacies. Larger packs of antihistamines may be classified as pharmacy-only products, which means they can only be sold from behind a pharmacy counter. Can you buy non-drowsy hayfever tablets over the counter? £3.40. £9.99.

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Best Over the Counter Sleeping Pills UK

Druggist

The second generation of antihistamines , for example, loratadine and cetirizine, which can also be purchased over the counter for the treatment of allergies cross the blood-brain barrier in significantly smaller amounts as compared to the first generation of antihistamines. Nytol Original and One a Night is available only from pharmacies.

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Best OINTMENT or CREAM for insect bites

Druggist

In this post, I will review the best ointment or cream for insect bites available over the counter and from pharmacies. Products available for insect bites in supermarkets or pharmacies come almost entirely in the form of creams. For many customers, ointment or cream for insect bites is the first line of rescue in stings management.