Over-the-counter medicines against pollen allergy
- Published: April 4, 2022
- Last updated: April 4, 2022
Pollen allergy is a common problem that often can be treated with over-the-counter medicines.
Over-the-counter medicaction against pollen allergy can be bought in pharmacies, convenience stores and grocery stores.
Medicines
- Antihistamines - fast relief, comes as eye drops, nose spray and pills.
- Eye drops with sodium chromoglycate - gives full effect after a few days.
- Nose spray with cortisone - gives full effect after a few days.
- Nose spray with ipratropium - fast relief against runny nose.
- Nose spray with flutikason och azelastin - a combination of cortisone and antihistamine.
Contact us
Department of Public Medicines Information
Telephone: +46 (0)771-46 70 10
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