If you suffer from hay fever you’re probably dreading another season of sniffles and sneezes. The best way to treat the problem is to be prepared early so that no matter where you are, you can act quickly at the first sign of symptoms.

SO WHICH TREATMENT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR?
You want something you know will work, so the first stop should be your pharmacy. This is where you will find the more powerful treatments.

One of the treatments often recommended is Claratyne because it’s clinically proven to deal with symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing.

CLARATYNE WORKS FAST
Claratyne is a long-lasting antihistamine that works fast and continues working for 24 hours, so you only need to treat once a day. And the good news is, it won’t make you drowsy.

Claratyne targets the cause of your hayfever by blocking the release of histamine in your body. It is the histamine release that causes your irritating allergy symptoms.

WHAT CAUSES HAY FEVER?
For seasonal allergic rhinitis, which occurs mostly in spring and summer, the trigger is usually wind-borne pollen from trees, grass and weeds.

If you think that pollen is the culprit, keep the family indoors with doors and windows shut on windy days during the hay fever season. You may need to keep your car windows closed when travelling and wearing glasses outdoors will help protect your eyes.

Pollen is generally “on the move” in the early morning, between 5am
and 10am, so stay indoors at this time, and keep away from freshly cut grass
as mowing the lawn stirs up pollen and moulds.

The plants most likely to cause hay fever symptoms are those that are wind pollinated. You can check them out on the Allergy New Zealand pollen calendar at www.allergy.org.nz

If you have perennial allergic rhinitis that hangs around most of the year, it is probably caused by dust mites, mould or animal dander.

If this sounds like you, there are things you can do to help minimise the problem. These include regularly washing pets, replacing carpets with hard flooring and wet mopping regularly, and ensuring a well ventilated, dry home to prevent mould growth.

Regardless of the type of allergy you have, one dose of Claratyne can treat your major hayfever and allergy symptoms.

ABOUT CLARATYNE

• Works fast
• Long-lasting, 24-hour relief from sneezing, itchy watery eyes, runny nose and hives
• Non-drowsy formula, so you can get on with work and life
• Suitable for all the family – liquid formulation for children
• Targets the cause of the problem.

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CLARATYNE^® – Tablets contain Loratadine 10mg per tablet, Syrup contains Loratadine 5mg/5ml. Pharmacy Medicine for the symptomatic relief of seasonal and non-seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects develop see your healthcare professional. Caution when Driving. Registered trademark. Merck Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand. CORP-1009987-0006. Date of First Issue: October 2011. TAPS NA5301

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