Diarrhoea and vomiting
The NHS advice is:
Diarrhoea usually stops within 5-7 days.
Vomiting usually stops within 1-2 days.
- Stay at home, drink lots of fluid, eat when you feel able to, take paracetamol if in discomfort.
- Seek help if symptoms are ongoing for longer than the above timelines or if you can’t keep any fluids down.
- The pharmacy can recommend over the counter medicines that can help as a first step.
Colds and coughs
- Seek help if cold symptoms are ongoing for more than 10 days and you have a cough for more than 3 weeks.
- Also seek help if you have a fever for more than 3 consecutive days.
- The pharmacist should be able to assist you with over the counter medicine during the above timescales.
23/10/2025