Heartburn can occur when excess stomach acid comes into contact with the delicate lining of the oesophagus. Common symptoms of heartburn area burning sensation in the back of the throat and chest area, and a bitter taste at the back of the mouth. Indigestion symptoms include discomfort or pain in the upper part of the stomach, possible sickness/nausea and an uncomfortable bloated feeling.

Heartburn can be caused by acid escaping from the stomach when overeating. Alcohol and smoking, pressure on the stomach valve, coffee and tea and rich or fatty foods can cause excess acid to escape through the valve at the top of the stomach and rise into the oesophagus.

Simple antacids can be a good first line treatment. They [...] Continue Reading…

Eurax has been stocked in pharmacies for over 60 years and has built a strong brand heritage. Eurax is fast being acknowledged as an anti-itch expert for 10 common skin conditions.

Skin irritation and itchiness can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Most of the time we pass it off as a minor irritation, but it can become a real distraction. Over the summer in particular, customers should be able to holiday and enjoy themselves without having to worry about itchy skin. Fortunately, relief is at hand in the form of Eurax.
Common skin conditions that Eurax can help include:
Insect bites and stings
Insect bites and stings often cause one or more red bumps that are usually itchy and sometimes [...] Continue Reading…

Avoid excessive bathing or showering. Limit time in the bath or shower to 10-15 minutes. Avoid harsh soaps and cleansers. Use soap-free cleansers or Oilatum Soap followed by liberal application of an emollient. Gently pat skin dry with a soft towel – do not rub vigorously. Apply an emollient, such as Oilatum Emollient,  as soon as possible after bathing. This will help to ‘lock in’ as much moisture as possible. If you suffer from broken skin the you may want to try the Dermol range.

Keep fingernails short to prevent damage while scratching. Young children can wear cotton mittens to stop them scratching in their sleep.

Wear gloves – they keep hands protected from cold in winter and reduce exposure to [...] Continue Reading…

WindSetlers Gel Capsules offer discreet and express relief to bloating and trapped wind, as they contain simethicone which breaks down bubbles of gas in the stom­ach, the root cause of uncomfortable and embarrassing bloating and trapped wind. WindSetlers are available for £1.87 for a pack of 8 from Pharmacy First. Always read the label.
How Do WindSetlers Gel Caps Work?
WindSetlers contain an ingredient called Simeticone, which breaks down the tiny bubbles of gas that cause the bloated feeling and unpleasant [...] Continue Reading…

The human gastro-intestinal tract usually refers to the stomach and intestine, but it is actually in reference to all of the structures from the mouth to the anus. It is also simply known as the digestive system. Many people suffer from common symptoms to do with the digestive system, such as ingestion, heartburn, diar­rhoea, and constipation.

It has been stated that gastro-intestinal problems affect men and women of all ages but tend to be more common in women. Mi­nor problems are easily treatable and simple adjustments in lifestyle are often recommended. Heartburn and indigestion are two terms used to describe discomfort and pain in the upper gastro-intestinal (GI) Tract which are commonly associated with food. Many people do not properly [...] Continue Reading…

Unlike some anaesthetic lozenges, which can numb the whole mouth area, Ultra Chloraseptic’s gentle spray gets straight to the source of the pain, to numb sore throats in seconds – fast, effective and targeted relief.

The products contain the active ingredient benzocaine (a local anaesthetic to numb pain) and the swivel head applicator delivers the spray straight to the throat, target­ing the pain and working in seconds. Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray is available i n two great tasting, sugar-free flavours – Cherry and Original Menthol. Ultra Chloraseptic sprays are avail­able without prescription. Normally priced £5.10, Pharmacy First sell the sprays for £4 each, with each bottle containing over 30 adult doses (100 sprays). Always make sure that you read [...] Continue Reading…

The Earex range provides the complete solu­tion to treating your customers’ different ear wax problems. With its unique formulation containing three natural oils (arachis oil, al­mond oil and rectified camphor oil) Earex Ear Drops help to clear excess ear wax in a gentle manner, ideal for people wanting a simple and natural way to remove their ear wax.

Forpeople wanting a dual formula action, Earex Advance Ear Drops softens and removes hard ear wax. These drops can also be used regularly to help prevent the build up of ear wax. If your customer’s ear has become painful and inflamed because of excess ear wax, Earex Plus Ear Drops (choline salicylate, glycerol) help to remove ear wax whilst providing relief from [...] Continue Reading…

Adult Meltus Chesty Coughs, sugar free and colourfree (Guaifenesin, Cetylpyridinium chlo­ride), provides symptomatic relief of coughs and catarrh associated with influenza, colds and mild throat infections.

Aside from its effective dual action for­mula, this product is also suitable for dia­betics.

Other products in the Meltus range include Baby Meltus Cough Linctus (Dilute acetic acid), Adult Meltus Dry Coughs with Congestion (Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Pseucloephedrine hydrochlo­ride) and Adult Meltus Chesty Coughs with Congestion (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride).

Adult meltus chesty coughs with congestion linctus contains two active ingredients, guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Guaifenesin is a type of medicine called a cough expectorant. Expectorants are used to treat a productive or chesty cough, in which phlegm is coughed up.

Expectorants such as guaifenesin are thought to work by [...] Continue Reading…

Virulite Electronic Cold Sore Treatment
Research suggests that the majority of cold sore sufferers have become disillusioned having tried at least three cold sore remedies, which did not work. Welcome to ViruLite a clinically proven remedy for Cold Sores.

Volunteers who took part in clinical trials using ViruLite have reported a significant reduction in the recurrence rate of cold sores at the treatment site as well as a rapid reduction in the discomfort and tingling normally associated with the cold sore eruption and a reduction in healing time.

If you suffer from the distressing effect of recurrent cold sores you will be conscious of that apprehensive tingling sensation just before an attack or even worse you may wake to find that you [...] Continue Reading…

Uses
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a form of soluble fibre, is found in many vegetables such as chicory and onions. This natural compound can only be partially digested by humans with the undigested portion serving as a food for the ‘friendly’ bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus species.

This prebiotic effect means that as the ‘friendly’ beneficial bacteria multiply, the harmful pathogenic bacteria and yeasts are suppressed, so fewer toxins are produced. This leads to better bowel tone, more regular movements and a reduction in digestive ‘upsets’.

After just 2 weeks of taking 8g of FOS daily, research has shown that [...] Continue Reading…