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
Is There a Cure for Morning Sickness in Pregnancy?
Contrary to popular belief, morning sickness doesn’t just happen in the morning. Pregnancy sickness can strike at any time of day, and for some...
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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)?Â
Everyone knows that nausea and vomiting can be a ‘normal’ part of pregnancy. But how severe is normal? If you’re...
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Can You Get Xonvea on the NHS?Â
Not only is pregnancy sickness exhausting, so is figuring out whether you can get Xonvea, one of the most effective first-line treatments for it, on the NHS. In this...
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Xonvea Side Effects
If you’ve been prescribed Xonvea for pregnancy sickness, you’re probably wondering what to expect when you start taking it. While it’s very effective at easing nausea and vomiting, like all medicines, it may cause side effects in...
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Is Xonvea Safe in Pregnancy?Â
If you’re experiencing severe nausea during pregnancy, you’ll know just how much it can turn your world upside down. So...
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Cold or Hay Fever: What's the Difference?Â
It's the height of summer, the sun is out, and you're reaching for yet another tissue. Is it the common...
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How Long Do Antihistamines Take to Work?Â
Usually working within 15 minutes to an hour, antihistamine tablets can provide quick relief for hay fever or allergy symptoms...
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Antihistamine Side EffectsÂ
Antihistamines are a safe, extremely effective way of managing hay fever, allergies and some stomach and digestive conditions. Not only...
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How to Deal With an Allergic ReactionÂ
Most allergic reactions are mild, and symptoms can be kept at bay with medications like antihistamines and nasal sprays. However...
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Drowsy vs Non-Drowsy Antihistamines Explained
When you're dealing with hay fever, allergies, travel sickness, or insomnia, finding the right relief as quickly as possible is...
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