Fever often occurs with a viral infection or with a bacterial infection. Normal body temperature is about 37 degrees C when measured by mouth.
Pharmacy Care
How to manage cystitis at home
Cystitis is an infection of the urinary tract which causes the bladder to become inflamed. Find out what products are available for cystitis.
Diarrhoea: self-care
Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become watery, foul-smelling and the need to go to the toilet is urgent and frequent. Find out what products are available for diarrhoea.
Fungal skin infections
Areas commonly affected by fungal infections include the skin, scalp, feet, fingernails and toenails, mouth and vagina. Find out what products are available for fungal skin infections.
Ear problems: self-care
Common ear problems include otitis media and glue ear (which mostly affect children), ear wax build-up and swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Find out what products are available for ear problems.
Dry eyes and irritation
Dry eye includes dry or watery eyes and eye irritation. Dry eye occurs in people who produce fewer or lower quality tears. Find out what products are available for dry eyes and eye irritation.
Dandruff: self-care
Dandruff is a common problem, affecting 15 to 20 per cent of the population, and occurs when dead skin cells are shed as flakes from the scalp. Find out what products are available for dandruff.
Cuts and abrasions
Most cuts and abrasions can be treated simply. Skin abrasions and blisters usually result from rubbing or friction. Find out what products are available for cuts and abrasions.
Asthma self-care
Asthma affects the airways leading to your lungs. Your airways tighten, become inflamed and fill up with mucus, making breathing more difficult. Find out what products are available for asthma.
Constipation: self-care
Constipation is when your bowel motions take more effort than usual and your stools can be small and hard. Find out what products are available for constipation.
