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My school tells me that there is an outbreak of head lice amongst the children. What is the most effective shampoo that I can use to stop my daughter catching them? I think I have an infection under one of my toenails. What can I buy to treat this? I have recently heard about a new medicine for obesity called Acomplia – what is it and how does it work? I’m very prone to insect bites in the summer. How can I treat them quickly? I have often suffered with mild indigestion at night, which seems to be worse after eating spicy foods. What’s the best medicine to take for it? I occasionally suffer from migraine headaches, and find that paracetamol tablets are not effective at relieving the pain quickly. What’s the best product I can buy without a prescription for a migraine? I have recently been experiencing vaginal itching, and a white discharge.  How can I treat this? My teenage son is suffering from acne, and he’s tried most over-the-counter products to try and clear his face up, but with no success. What’s the strongest thing I can get from a pharmacy? Or would he be best seeing his doctor? I understand there’s a tablet available to help me stop smoking. I’ve tried patches and gum in the past, and they haven’t worked for me. Would this tablet work, and can I buy it without a prescription? I am receiving IVF treatment and am looking for the most cost effective way of obtaining my medicines. Do you have any advice? I am a male, in my early 30s, and I'm experiencing gradual hair loss. Are there any medicines or supplements that I can take to stop this, or to make the hair grow back? I have been feeling more and more exhausted recently, I work hard all week and never seem to be able to find the time to exercise or eat healthy foods. Are there any vitamins that will help to boost my energy levels? I seem to sweat a lot, for no apparent reason. It’s very embarrassing and I’ve tried many different types of antiperspirants, with no improvement. What’s the strongest thing I can use to stop this? I wish to carry out a pregnancy test, but I have a  burning pain when passing water – is this cystitis, and will it affect the outcome of my test? I am 21 years old and have just started taking the contraceptive pill. If I forget to take a pill, will this stop it being effective for the whole month? I have heard that St John’s Wort can help to relieve mild depression – where can I buy this, and is it safe? My eyes have been red and sore for a few days, and the lids are crusty in the mornings. Is this conjunctivitis, and how can I treat it? I have heard that I can now buy the morning-after pill from pharmacies. How much will it cost, and are there any restrictions? I want to stop smoking. What are the best products available from pharmacies that can help me? There are so many cough and cold remedies available – what’s the difference between them all? I think my son has threadworms. How do I know, and how can I treat it? I have had a sore throat for 2 days now, and throat lozenges have not helped. Should I ask my doctor for antibiotics? I am going on holiday soon, and have heard recently that anti-malarial tablets need to be taken for several weeks before I travel. Is this because they need time to build up in the body? There is a history of diabetes in my family – is there any way to tell if I am affected? I have heard that a supplement called glucosamine might help my arthritis. What is it, and how does it work? There is a supplement called Echinacea which is claimed to help fight colds and boost the immune system. Is it safe, and how long does it need to be taken for? What is the best way to remove a wart on my son’s finger? I always suffer from prickly heat when I travel abroad, and I’m going on holiday in the next few weeks. Is there anything I can do to stop it? Is there any way to stop bad breath? What is the most effective way to deal with my hayfever? Is there any reason why I can’t buy bottles of 100 Paracetamol or Aspirin tablets like I could a few years ago? Is it true that Viagra tablets are also effective in women, as well as men? My young son has recently been diagnosed with asthma, and has been prescribed an inhaler. Is there anything else I can do to help him? What’s the best way to avoid sunburn whilst I’m on holiday this summer? I am going on holiday soon, on a long haul flight. I have seen news reports about blood clots and the ‘economy class syndrome’ – what can I do to protect myself? I think I’m suffering from cystitis – what are the symptoms, and how can I treat it? My partner frequently snores, and it keeps me awake – is there anything we can do to stop it? What is the best way to prevent travel sickness? What symptoms are associated with a scabies infection, and how do I treat it? I am a 50 year old woman, and have started suffering with hot flushes, which I think are related to the onset of the menopause. What can I do? I always seem to suffer with cold sores at this time of year. What’s the best thing I can do to treat them? Most cough and cold remedies contain decongestants, but how do they actually work? Are there any situations when I shouldn’t take them? My doctor has told me that I have a high blood cholesterol level, and has prescribed tablets to help. Is there any point in changing my diet as well, if I’m taking tablets? I do a lot of driving as part of my job, and occasionally I suffer with colds and use various cough and cold remedies to help my symptoms. Is it safe for me to take these when I’m driving? My mother has recently been diagnosed with arthritis – what causes this condition, and how is it best treated? Is it true that red wine is good for your health? Is it true that some prescription medicines will soon be available to buy from pharmacies, without a prescription?

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