HAY fever tablets are running low while pollen levels soar.Ahead of the summer sniffles, ... "We are currently experiencing shortages of Piriton 30s and 60s however the Piriton 4mg 500s ...

A spokeswoman for the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) said one of the most commonly used hay- fever medicines – Piriton 4mg tablets – is in short supply.

Hay fever season is well under way and millions are expecting to avoid streaming noses and itchy eyes with their usual antihistamine pills. Except some are unobtainable.

Other hay fever tablets are still available, along with Piriton syrups for children. The issue is down to a shortage of chlorphenamine maleate, which is the active ingredient in Piriton and other ...

Hay fever sufferers are being urged not to panic amid medication shortages as they are only affecting a "small number of lines". Piriton products are currently out of stock at Boots, Superdrug ...