If you think it's an emergency:
If you need help now, but it's not an emergency:
- go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111
- speak to a pharmacist for advice on medicines or common problems like coughs, colds and rashes
- see a GP or dentist
If you'd like to read more:
- visit the nhs.uk Health A to Z to read about conditions, symptoms and treatment information
- visit the nhs.uk Medicines A to Z to find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, and possible side effects
Page last reviewed: 25 July 2019
Next review due: 25 July 2022