Self-care is the best option for many winter illnesses and ailments. Be prepared by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home. Find out from Trainee Pharmacist Kiera Buchan on what essential items to keep in your medicine cabinet this winter. Find out more at www.know-who-to-turn-to.com/self-help
The cold meds I actually take as a pharmacist đ¤§đ
No gimmicks, no influencer hype this is just evidence-based picks that help with congestion, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Save this for cold & flu season and send to someone whoâs sick right now.
* This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your personal health needs.
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These are 3 must-haves from the pharmacy that could save you a trip to the GP over the final few weeks of Cold & Flu season đĽśđ¤§
Not all coughs are the same, and thatâs why the cause matters.
A cough can come from different things like colds, allergies, irritation, or something else entirely⌠and the right advice depends on understanding whatâs behind it.
In this video, Matt explains why itâs worth looking a little deeper instead of just grabbing the first cough medicine you see.
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Local pharmacist Nick explains how pharmacists can help with self-care advice, prescription medications for some conditions, and booking flu and COVID vaccines.
Learn more about pharmacy services and how your pharmacist can support your health and wellbeing this winter via the 'Stay Well This Winter' link in our bio.
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Most coughs and colds clear up on their own with rest, fluids and simple selfâcare. If you need extra support, your local pharmacist can offer overâtheâcounter remedies for symptoms like blocked noses, aches and pains.
Did you know your local pharmacy can help with more than just prescriptions?
We can support you with:
⢠Pharmacy First consultations for common conditions
⢠UTIs and other minor infections
⢠Contraception advice and the pill
⢠Sore throats, earache, sinusitis and more
⢠Blood pressure checks
⢠Flu and seasonal vaccinations
⢠Friendly, expert advice without the wait for a GP appointment
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Coughs during a simple cold are usually caused by viruses.
Most improve with time, rest, fluids, and comfort.
Giving multiple cough syrups doesnât make the cold go away faster â and can sometimes cause side effects.
When in doubt, ask.
Youâre not under-treating â youâre being careful â¤ď¸
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Love It Or Leave It - Kidâs Cold Meds Edition
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Saline (nasal) â Helps clear congestion and post-nasal drip, which is often the real cause of coughing
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Dramamine (kids, age-appropriate dosing) â Can help open airways and move congestion
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Tylenol (chewables) â Effective for fever relief when used as directed
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Dimetapp â Contains brompheniramine; can help symptoms (may cause mild sleepiness)
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Ibuprofen â Go-to for colds and flu: reduces inflammation, aches, and fever
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đŤDelsym â Can cause weird dreams and doesnât reliably stop cough
đŤMucinex (guaifenesin) â Not particularly helpful for kids
đŤCough syrups (including Zarbeeâs) â Honey alone works just as well
đŤSudafed PE (OTC) â Phenylephrine doesnât do much
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