... As a contact lens wearer I get more eye irritation than some from the pollen but Benadryl keeps the worst away until I have time to soak my face in cold water.
Another downside is the safety guidelines - it is completely unclear as to whether or not you should drive a car when taking this ... Read review
Rapid relief from the symptoms of allergic reactions and skin irritations, including ... more
nettle rash, urticaria, prickly heat, contact dermatitis, sunburn, insect bites and stings. Relieves itching and irritation, soothes and protects your skin, and reduce...
Postage & Packaging: £2.11 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Rapid relief from the symptoms of allergic reactions and skin irritations, including ... more
nettle rash, urticaria, prickly heat, contact dermatitis, sunburn, insect bites and stings. Relieves itching and irritation, soothes and protects your skin, and reduces irritation.
Postage & Packaging:£2.11 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Fairly strong and effective Disadvantages: Exaggerated claims and unclear packaging
...some from the pollen but Benadryl keeps the worst away until I have time to soak my face in cold water.
Another downside is the safety guidelines - it is completely unclear as to whether or not you should drive a car when taking this medication. On the package it first says it will "... not normally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery" and then a few lines later says "Benadryl should not be taken... if ... ...I find this contradiction in statements confusing and irresponsible, and will use my own judgment as to whether or not I am fit to drive.
All in all, OK. I would recommend it to other people, but equally I would remind them that there are other things on the market, and until I find out for sure whether I can drive while taking them (both in terms of safety and legality) I won't recommend them to drivers. ... more
Like most claims made by medicine packaging, the "lasts eight hours!" and "active in fifteen minutes!" statements on the front are ambitious at best. I begin to feel sniffly after four or five hours, and it kicks in around half an hour after taking them.
I suffer from hay fever, so I have tried a wide range of other antihistamines and have come to the conclusion that while these are certainly one of the best, they have their downsides and do not live up to their promises.
They're quite expensive, and if you go to your GP you can get prescription alternatives for far less. I have never suffered any huge side effects.
When they work they seem to work well, which is pleasing. As a contact lens wearer I get more eye irritation than some from the pollen but Benadryl keeps the worst away until I have time to soak my face in cold water.
Another downside is the safety guidelines - it is completely unclear as to whether or not you should drive a car when taking this medication. On the package it first says it will "... not normally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery" and then a few lines later says "Benadryl should not be taken... if you are operating machinery or driving". As a driver myself, I find this contradiction in statements confusing and irresponsible, and will use my own judgment as to whether or not I am fit to drive.
All in all, OK. I would recommend it to other people, but equally I would remind them that there are other things on the market, and until I find out for sure whether I can drive while taking them (both in terms of safety and legality) I won't recommend them to drivers.
Advantages: Fast-acting, long-lasting and effective Disadvantages: Pricey depending on where you buy
're interested) at certain times:
-during an allergic reaction
-when reacting to mechanical trauma of the skin
-in response to insect bites and stings
Thanks to medinfo.co.uk for this information!
So, if like me you suffer from hayfever, it's these histamines that cause the reactions like sneezing etc. Benadryl offer a range of products designed to inhibit these little blighters:
-Benadryl Once-a-day Relief
-BenadrylAllergyRelief
-Benadryl Plus
-Benadryl Skin AllergyRelief Cream
Of these, only Benadryl Once-a-Day Relief is available off-the-shelf. The others are only available over-the-counter in a pharmacy, or from some websites (e.g. www.pharmacy2u.co.uk).
They're all non-drowsy formulations, so you should be ok to drive/operate machinery after taking any of these. However, do check your personal response to any ...
guano 17.05.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Benadryl
Advantages: Relieves hayfever symptoms Disadvantages: Side effects may ocur
medication but my grandma often complains of being thirsty (dry mouth) after she takes them.
~ Who cannot take it? ~
You should consult your GP before taking these:
* If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby
* If you have epilepsy
* If you are allergic to any other medication
~ Some other medicines containing Cetirizine ~
Benadrylallergy solution
Benadryl one a day relief
Piriteze allergy syrup
Piriteze allergy tablets
Zirtek allergyrelief tablets
~ Where can you get it? ~
You can buy this over the counter (from about £3) or you can get it prescribed from your GP.
I recommend this medication for relieving the symptoms of hayfever or other allergies.
As with all medication keep out of the reach of children.
Thanks for reading, bluejules xx ...
recommend to anyone that uses antihistamines it?s worthwhile rotating the brands you use throughout the suffering season as you do become immune and it?s also worthwhile having a spare packet in the cupboard in case of a sudden surge on sales in the local chemist. My motto is anything is better than nothing, especially when the pollen levels are sky high and it?s 70 odd degrees outside and the only thing you want to do is get out of the house and make the most of the sun!
Hayfever Product Offers @ Tesco
Having just checked out Tesco website for current pricing information, there are a number of deals on at the moment for various hayfever products that I thought might be useful to add:
Tesco hayfever & allergyrelief (cetirizine 7?s) - 87p
Benadrylallergyrelief 12?s - £3.98 or 2 for £6
*Clarityn 7?s - £2.97
*Zirtek 7?s ...
Product Information for "Benadryl Allergy Relief" »
Product details
Long Name
Allergy Relief
Type
Allergy & Hayfever Relief
Genre
Capsule
Manufacturer
Benadryl
Manufacturer's product description
Fast, effective relief from Hay Fever, Dust Allergy, Pet Allergy & Skin Allergies. Active in 15 minutes, lasts 8 hours. Each capsule contains the active ingredient 8mg Acrivastine. The capsule also contains lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (E171) and purified water.
