Guides
What is this Health Advice & Guides section?
This Advice & Guides section is home to a range of guides that gives you advice on a wide range of topics. The topics we cover are based on common questions that we receive as a pharmacy, including questions based on what to take for hay fever or what you can take if you are pregnant, for example.
New guides will be available regularly so keep coming back to find more advice and guidance on medical queries and issues.
Latest Guides
Exercise and Fitness Statistics Report
According to recent UK government data on fitness, physical inactivity contributes to around one in six (16.7%) deaths in the...
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Hay Fever in Babies and ChildrenÂ
Many people think of hay fever as an adult problem, but it can actually affect your little ones, too. So...
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Anaphylaxis Symptoms, Causes and What to Do Next Â
Being told you’re at risk of anaphylactic reactions can be daunting. Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction that requires immediate...
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How to Use an EpiPenÂ
Using an EpiPen (epinephrine or adrenaline auto-injector) to help manage anaphylaxis can understandably feel intimidating, especially if it's your first...
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What to Expect When Changing Dose
If you’re taking weight loss injections like Wegovy or Mounjaro, you’re probably wondering what you can expect when it’s time...
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Can You Take Two Antihistamines at Once?
Sometimes antihistamines are the only way to keep symptoms at bay during a high pollen hay fever season. But what...
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When Does Hay Fever Season Start?
While hay fever season rolls around every year without fail, pinpointing exactly when and why it affects you can be...
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How Much Antihistamine Can You Take in 24 Hours?
Struggling with severe hay fever or allergies? We know how tempting it is to reach for another antihistamine when you’re...
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Loratadine vs Cetirizine: What's Right for You?
Struggling with sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose? The good news is that there is a whole host of...
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How to Stop Hay Fever: 16 Tips From Our Pharmacists Â
When spring arrives, things tend to look brighter. The days are longer, and the weather improves (if only a little...
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