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Church Street Practice, Mably Way, Wantage OX12 9BN |
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Family Medicine Cabinet
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Below is a list of medications you can buy over the
counter and may be helpful to have a supply of at home. The pharmacist
is often a good source of information about these medications. If you
are unsure whether you can take them please call us and one of our
doctors will be able discuss your question further over the phone.
Remember to keep them in a locked cupboard where children can not get
access to them without adult supervision. Always check the dose and
instructions on the box before taking.
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| Symptom | Medication |
| Allergy | |
| Stings and allergic reactions | Chlorphenramine (piriton) |
| Allergy such as hayfever one of | Certirizine (Clarityn) |
| Loratadine (Piriteze) | |
| Acrivastine (Benadryl) | |
| Eyes | |
| Allergy | Sodium Cromoglycate Drops (Optrex) |
| Conjunctivitis | Chloramphenicol Drops |
| Cold | |
| Decongestant such as sudafed or actifed tablets | |
| Cough | |
| Simple Linctus | |
| Pholcodeine Linctus | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Diarrhoea | Loperamide (Imodium) |
| Constipation | Natural Vegetable laxative like Senna |
| Heart Burn | Gaviscon liquid or capsules |
| Irritable Bowel one of | Peppermint Capsules (Colpermin) |
| Mebeverine (Colofac) | |
| Buscopan | |
| Pain and/or Temperatures | |
| Paracetamol | |
| Ibuprofen (if no History of asthma or heart burn) | |
| Muscle and Joint Pain | |
| Muscle Rub (Deep Heat, Tiger Balm) | |
| First Aid | |
| Antiseptic Cream (such as savalon) | |
| Variety of bandages and plasters | |
| Tools | |
| Thermometer | |
| Tweezers |