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
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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What is a Food Allergy?Â
Having a food allergy can sometimes feel limiting, even if they’re extremely common. In fact, around 6% of the UK...
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How to Take PrEP
Knowing how to take PrEP, what to do if you miss a dose, and what happens if you stop your...
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HIV Symptoms and Early Signs
HIV symptoms don't always show up straight away, and they can vary from person to person. So, it's important to...
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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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