However, the heat also brings the dreaded hay fever, causing sufferers to sneeze, sniff and rub their eyes in disbelief at the soaring pollen levels.
But fear not, there is a way to combat your hay fever without breaking the bank or needing a prescription, which many hay fever victims swear by.
As more heatwaves are predicted to hit the UK this summer, pollen levels are expected to skyrocket repeatedly – but luckily, there’s a ‘miracle cure’ available, if you can get your hands on it.
These high-strength tablets were previously only obtainable via an NHS prescription through a GP – if they deemed your case severe enough to warrant them. However, in recent years, for the first time, these tablets have become available over-the-counter without a doctor’s note, reports the Express.
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, currently sold under brand names such as Allevia and Treathay in the UK, is now available without a prescription after years of being prescription-only. This means you can purchase it over the counter at Boots, Superdrug and supermarkets like Asda and Tesco.
Currently, Boots sells the drug for £11.99 for a box of 30, equating to 40p per tablet, but during peak summer, they can often be found cheaper on offer.
At present, Chemist4U has them available for just £4.99 for a box of 30, which works out at just 16p per tablet.
Hay fever sufferers are hailing the effectiveness of a particular brand of tablets, claiming they have completely eradicated their symptoms. They say these tablets, which are stronger than traditional tablets make them feel as if they don’t suffer from hay fever at all.
One fan said: “It works. It’s much more potent than regular hay fever tablets, so my reactions are much more under control.
