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The
following medicines are readily
available from the local chemist
shop and some supermarkets and do
not require a prescription.
Please
note: They should be kept
in a secure place where children
cannot reach them and contained in
bottles with childproof tops.
Always follow the instructions and
advice given with the medicine. If
in doubt, your pharmacist will be
able to advise you.
Paracetamol Tablets or Mixture:
- this can be used for pain and
fevers. It is particularly effective
in viral illnesses such as colds and
flu.
Aspirin: - can be used by
adults and children over 16 years of
age. (It should be avoided in people
with asthma and those with a history
of indigestion or ulcers.) It can be
used as an alternative to
paracetamol for pain and fever
control. Some people find that
gargling with two aspirin dissolved
in a small amount of water is
particularly good for sore throats.
lbuprofen Tablets or Suspension:
- for adults and children over one
year of age. (It should be avoided
in people with asthma and those with
a history of indigestion or ulcers.)
It can be used as an alternative to
paracetamol for pain and fever
control.
Calamine Lotion: - for
dabbing (not rubbing) on insect
bites, stings, sunburn and
chickenpox.
Plasters, Simple Dry Dressings,
Cotton Wool: - can be used for
cleaning and dressing minor cuts and
grazes.
Thermometer: - this is useful
for checking fevers and monitoring
effectiveness of fever-relieving
treatments.
Antihistamines: - for any
allergic reaction including
hayfever, itching and swelling
associated with insect bites and
stings etc.
Tweezers: - for removing
splinters.
Your pharmacist can give useful
advice about these and other
medicines you may be taking.
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