Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL)
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Cetirizine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
not listed in this lea�let. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end �lap of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg which is the active ingredient. As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol, polydextrose, titanium dioxide (E171). The pack contains 7, 14, 30 or 60 white to off white, film-coated, capsule-shaped tablets. A deep breakline is on one side of the tablet. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Who makes this medicine
Manfactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Wrafton Laboratories Limited, Exeter Road, Wrafton, Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom. Marketing Authorisation held by Galpharm Healthcare Ltd Wrafton Braunton Devon EX33 2DL UK Lea�let prepared November 2025 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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Frequently asked questions about Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL)
What is the active substance in Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL)?
The active substance in Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL) is cetirizine hydrochloride.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL), as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL) without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: cetirizine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
🇷🇴 Known in Romania as
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- CETIRIZINA LIVSANE 10 mg over the counterCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
- ZYRTEC 10 mg/ml prescriptionCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
- CELERG 10 mg prescriptionCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
- ALLEMAX 10 mg over the counterCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
- CETIRIZINA LAROPHARM 10 mg prescriptionCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
- REACTIN 10 mg over the counterCETIRIZINUM · taken by mouth
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Cetirizine hydrochloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- Zyrtec partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
- Amertil partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
- Allertec partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
- Allertec Kids partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
- Letizen partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
- Allertec WZF partial — not the same combinationCetirizini dihydrochloridum · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief (P and GSL). The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.