Treating Allergies
The most effective treatment is to avoid all contact with the allergen but in some cases this is not practical.
Each allergy will have specific treatments so it’s key that you are able to talk to your customers on the different products available in your pharmacy.
Antihistamines are readily available in pharmacy without a prescription and come in different forms such as tablets, liquids, creams, eye drops and nasal sprays. Click here to read more.
Steroid nasal sprays can be used to reduce inflammation. Click here to read more.
Eye drops can help to reduce itchiness and redness
Decongestants will help to relive a blocked or stuffy nose. Click here to read more.
Leukotriene is found in prescription medication for asthma. Click here to read more.
Immunotherapy can be used to help control symptoms if they are severe and persistent and is usually given in small doses via an injection or drops/tablets under the tongue.
Adrenaline Autoinjectors for anaphylaxis
Top tip
When it’s quiet in the shop, pick out three products which are used to treat a particular allergy and highlight three key benefits that you can use in your conversations