Cheapest hayfever remedies 2007

GER8_2

i have suffered with hayfever for years but for the last two years i have used honey from a local bee keeper. one tea spoonful each morning, it works for me and other people that i have informed.it must be pure and not refined or filtered honey from supermarkets.

Thumbellina

steve_anne wrote: »

:j Hi all

I've just had a look on http://www.chemist-4-u.com/eshop/search.php?mode=search and found that chlorphenamine (Piriton) is available for £1.59 for 28 tabs, or if you really want to stick your neck out and buy 6 packs, the price drops to 99p! I've just bought the six packs and wasn't charged any postage at all, so what a bargain! :rotfl:

I've bought my Loratadine from them for the last 2 years and got 30 for £2.49 - worth stocking up...

Meljelbel

It may be worth noting that if you are a healthcare worker, most chemists offer a 'nurses discount' of between 10 and 20 %. Proof of being a healthcare worker is sometimes requested, so to save any embarrassment - BE HONEST.

This will bring down the cost even more.

stevos_2

Just a quick update

Adsa must have the cheapest offer out there - I purchased earlier this week.

Asda are currently selling their own brand (Zirtek equivalent) at 2 packs(30's) for £5 - that's 60 tablets for £5!!

Asda hayfever & allergy relief - cetirizine hydrochloride

The ingredients are identical to Zirtek - 10mg of Cetirizine Hydrochloride - why pay more?

I've just purchased 4 packs - that's 120 tablets for £10 - beat that

Strangely, I had a quick look as asda.com and they are only selling them in packs of 7 online, still 2 for 1 and the offer ends 2/7/2007 so I assume the ones in store (7's and 30's) will end the same date.

Cheers
Stevos
:j

melmama

I was very impressed with Morrison's own Nasal decongestant Spray, active ingredient Oxymetazoline. This is for the relief of nasal congestion associated with hay fever, colds and catarrh. It honestly worked within a few moments clearing my very blocked nose. It cost about £1.69 for a 15mls bottle. Well worth it!

stevos_2

I should have said in my last post....

To clear things up, I'm no chemist but I've used Zirtek for years and for me they are the best by miles (I was on Triludan prior to this until they were removed!)

Ingredients:

Zirtek - Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg and contains lactose

Asda hayfever & allergy relief - Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg and contains lactose

As you can see the ingredients are identical!

Why pay more....?!
:T

Stuartli

Free in England as well - providing you are at least 60..:-)

587dan

lindy_loo wrote: »

I always took Telfast or tenefadine (spelling very suspect) does any one know how to get these cheaper as most of the others do not work any info appreciated

Telfast (Fexofenadine) is still prescription-only in the UK so the only way to get it is on a prescription (private or NHS)

Terfenadine (was Triludan) is no longer available in the UK - it is no longer recommended due to potentially dangerous side effects (alteration of the heart beat). If you have any of this left, please return it to your local pharmacy for destruction.

p.s. I'm another MSE Pharmacist

587dan

thorkild wrote: »

Actually I think you'll find it's the other way round; Zirtek uses Cetirizine Hydrochloride and the generics use Ceterizine Dihydrochloride. For me the difference is massive. The Di-variant puts me to sleep!

I have never seen Cetirizine Hydrochloride in a generic medication, if anyone knows of one it would be appreciated.

Thorkild

As a pharmacist, I've been asked about this several times before. I've checked it with pharmaceutical manufacturers and apparently they are the same. The way it is named has changed so eventually all will be listed as hydrochloride. The drug is identical in both forms. Dexcel (mfr) produced them as Di-hyd one year and Hyd the next year and are adamant they are the same.

p.s. Another good source of Medinose (the drug-free hayfever treatment) is my own company's website www.healthcare4all.co.uk where you can buy with the confidence of a 30-day money back guarantee if you don't think it has worked for you. We have had very good feedback from this product and it's definitely worth a try. We also have them on special offer.

TescoMum

petero wrote: »

Be aware the lowest option for postage is now 3.25, the Cetirizine dihydrocholride is still a good deal though

I just logged onto chemist-4-u.com and requested 6xpacks of Loretidine at £1.49 each plus p&p. I swapped the postage rate in the drop-down list from first class to second class and paid only £2.75 postage!!

Every little helps!!!