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
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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How is HIV Transmitted?
Understanding how HIV is transmitted is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and the people you care...
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Moving Up to Mounjaro 5mg
Moving up to Mounjaro 5mg from 2.5mg is an exciting new step in your weight loss journey. It’s the first...
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Best Antihistamines for Every Symptom
With so many antihistamines available, it’s hard to know which one will actually help your specific symptoms. What relieves hay...
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Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Explained
If you think you've been exposed to HIV and you’re not on PrEP, don't panic. You should contact a sexual...
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Dog and Cat Allergy Treatments Â
Getting a runny nose around your dog or sneezing when you meet a friend’s cat is extremely common. But having to avoid...
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Rybelsus (Semaglutide Tablets) ExplainedÂ
While semaglutide is the active ingredient most commonly found in weight loss injections like Wegovy, it’s also available as a tablet called Rybelsus. Rybelsus was originally licensed to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving blood...
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What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? Â
Noticed an itching in your throat or on your lips after eating certain fruits, vegetables or nuts? It’s possible that you may have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also...
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