Antihistamine tablets, steroid nasal sprays and allergy eye drops for hay fever, plus creams and tablets for hives and itchy skin.

Compare antihistamine ingredients, drowsiness cautions and product labels, without a universal winner for hay fever or hives.

Sneezing non-stop but not sure why? We compare hayfever and cold symptoms side by side, with a quick checklist and the best OTC options available in Australia.

Compare cetirizine, loratadine and fexofenadine by formulation, warnings and your response, with practical questions for a pharmacist.

Compare corticosteroid, antihistamine and combination nasal sprays, with formulation-specific age limits, technique and review advice.

Itchy, red, watery eyes from hay fever? Compare Naphcon-A, Zaditen and Cromo-Fresh eye drops — how they work, how fast they act, and which suits your situation.

Choose hay fever treatment by symptoms, formulation and safety limits. Covers tablets, nasal sprays, children, pregnancy and when to seek care.

Thunderstorm asthma can strike hay fever sufferers who've never had asthma. Learn the warning signs, pollen-season prep and 4x4x4 first aid.

Hydrocortisone cream may help relieve itching and inflammation from mild eczema, bites and rashes. Compare Sigmacort, DermAid and pharmacy-brand options in Australia.

Relieve hives with non-drowsy antihistamines, cool compresses and trigger avoidance — plus the swelling and breathing signs that mean call 000 now.

Saline rinses work. Butterbur may help — with caveats. Local honey probably won't. We grade the evidence on every natural hay fever remedy worth trying.
This information is general in nature and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what’s right for you.