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Comparing hay fever medications

MedicineActive IngredientFormHow long it takes to workHow long can it be used for
TelfastFexofenadineTabletWithin 1 hourCan be taken daily – effects last for 24 hours
FexofenadineFexofenadineTabletWithin 1 hourCan be taken daily – effects last for 24 hours
NasonexMometasoneNasal SprayRelief starts within 12 hours of first dose; full benefit may take up to 2 days. Regular use required. Begin 2 weeks before hay fever season.Should not be used for more than 3 months
Mometasone FuroateMometasoneNasal SprayRelief starts within 12 hours of first dose; full benefit may take up to 2 days. Regular use required. Begin 2 weeks before hay fever season.Should not be used for more than 3 months
CetirizineCetirizineTabletWorks quickly – expect results within the first day of taking it.Use throughout your hay fever season
PiritezeCetirizineTabletWorks quickly – expect results within the first day of taking it.Use throughout your hay fever season
OlopatadineOlopatadineEye DropsRelief usually within 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 72 hours, consult a healthcare professional.Safe for use up to 4 months at a time without a break
OpatanolOlopatadineEye DropsRelief usually within 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 72 hours, consult a healthcare professional.Safe for use up to 4 months at a time without a break
OpatandOlopatadineEye DropsRelief usually within 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 72 hours, consult a healthcare professional.Safe for use up to 4 months at a time without a break
Sodium CromoglicateSodium CromoglicateEye DropsRelief within 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 72 hours, consult a healthcare professional.Use throughout your hay fever season
OpticromSodium CromoglicateEye DropsRelief within 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 72 hours, consult a healthcare professional.Use throughout your hay fever season
BeclometasoneBeclometasone DipropionateNasal SprayMay take a few days for improvement; regular use required. Begin 2 weeks before hay fever season.Should not be used for more than 3 months
BeconaseBeclometasone DipropionateNasal SprayMay take a few days for improvement; regular use required. Begin 2 weeks before hay fever season.Should not be used for more than 3 months

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