An urgent warning has been issued to people with hay fever, as experts urge them to avoid buying drugs without license such as Kenalog Online.
A recent survey carried out by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) revealed that 45% of pharmacies have increased questions on the drug, which is not authorized to deal with hay fever in the United Kingdom.
The warning comes as pharmacies report a significant increase in patients looking for help with hay symptoms since early April.
Hay colds are incredibly common. In fact, around 16 million people suffer from allergy in the United Kingdom, according to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
A current symptom of hay fever is itching, red or aqueous eyes
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Symptoms, which include sneezing and cough; a runny or blocked nose; Itching, red or aqueous eyes; throat, mouth, nose and ears of itching; loss of odor; Pain around the sides of your head and your forehead; headache; And feel tired, maybe debilitating.
Consequently, many wish to alleviate discomfort by all the necessary means, especially since they generally aggravate between the end of March and September, when the number of pollen is the highest.
However, the NPA warned that the drugs of unregulated sellers such as beauty salons and social media sites could “pose a risk” for patient safety.
These drugs could be “false, exchanged by other drugs” or not “meet the British safety and quality standards”.
Current side effects of Kenalog – administered by injection – may include “joint pain, headache, injection site reactions and increased risk of infection”.
The rarer side effects include “serious mental health problems”, according to the NPA.
The NPA pointed out that hay symptoms “can be treated quickly and easily” in local pharmacies, “without needing to see a general practitioner or buy medication from unregulated sources”.
Olivier Picard, President of the NPA, said: “We urge people to avoid using license -free treatments, which could present a serious risk for their health, and instead of their pharmacist other options to manage the symptoms of hay fever.”
“Kenalog is not authorized in the United Kingdom for the treatment of hay fever, and we are clear that patients should not look for it online or ask their community pharmacy,” he added.
Olivier highlighted the importance of using “license drugs”, citing antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops as credible options, in conversation with the BBC.
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Another symptom of hay symptom
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He added that the victims should speak to their pharmacist how to fight the symptoms.
The NHS has detailed advice on hay fever, including causes, symptoms and DOs and not to treat the common state.
How to treat hay fever
- Put the oil jelly (like petroleum jelly) around your nostrils to trap pollen
- Wear enveloping sunglasses, a mask or a wide -edge hat to prevent pollen from getting into your nose and eyes
- Shower and change your clothes after being outside to wash the pollen
- Keep the windows and doors as much as possible
- Aspire regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- Try to use a pollen filter in your car ventilation mouths, if you have one and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner