What do people use during hay fever season?

Antihistamine tablets and liquids and nasal sprays are the usual starting points. Some people add a traditional herbal formula or a vitamin C supplement. What suits you depends on your other medicines, your age and what your day involves. Speak with our pharmacists before you combine several products at once.

Do herbal formulas replace my usual allergy medicine?

No. Traditional herbal formulas are taken alongside whatever your doctor has advised, not instead of it. Some contain herbs that interact with other medicines, so the combination needs checking. Ask our pharmacists to check both the herbal product and your medicine list. If your usual routine has stopped suiting you, see your doctor.

Are there options for children?

Some products are made for children and many are not, so the age on the pack matters. Liquids are common for younger ages and tablets for older children. Never use an adult product at a smaller dose. Ask our pharmacists, and tell them what else your child takes. A child with breathing trouble needs urgent medical care.

When does pollen season start in Perth?

Grass pollen usually picks up in spring and can run into summer, and weed pollen follows later. Windy days are often worse than still ones. Your own pattern matters more than the calendar, so keep a note of when yours begins. That makes the conversation with your pharmacist or doctor much easier.

Can I take a supplement with my allergy medicine?

Often yes, but it depends on what both of them contain. Herbal formulas are the ones that need checking most, particularly alongside sedating medicines. Have a full list of everything you take, supplements included, ready when you ask our pharmacists. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or buying for a child, please speak with us before you start.

Allergy & Hayfever

Allergy and hay fever support covers the products people look for when pollen season arrives. Dust, pets and mould send people here as well. Spring is the busy stretch in Perth, though some people notice it all year. Others are managing a known allergy and want to be prepared before the season starts.

You can browse allergy and hay fever medicines, including nasal sprays, in our medicines department. On the supplement side, traditional herbal formulas sit in our herbal supplements range. Herbs of Gold, Oriental Botanicals and ChinaMed all make one. Vitamin C and quercetin formulas sit on our vitamins A to Z shelf, and some people add a probiotic.

Antihistamines differ in how drowsy they make people, so ask which suits your day. Tell us about your other medicines, because a few combinations need care. Children, and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, should check before starting anything. For a longer conversation about supplements, book our integrative pharmacy consult.