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Cough A cough will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks. How you can treat a cough yourself There's usually no need to see a GP. You should: rest drink plenty of fluids You could also try: hot lemon and honey (not suitable for babies under 1 year old) a herbal medicine called pelargonium (suitable for people aged 12 or over) There's limited evidence to show these work. How to make a hot lemon and honey drink Hot lemon with honey has a similar effect to cough medicines. Information: If you have a high temperature or a new, continuous cough, it could be coronavirus. Stay at home and use the 111 coronavirus service to find out what to do. You can ask a pharmacist about: cough syrup cough medicine (some cough medicines should not be given to children under 12) cough sweets These will not stop your cough, but will help you cough less. Decongestants and cough medicines containing codeine will not stop your cough. Information: Do not go to a pharmacy if you have a high temperature or a new, continuous cough, it could be coronavirus. Ask someone to go for you if you can. What happens at your appointment To find out what's causing your cough, your GP might: take a sample of any mucus you might be coughing up order an X-ray, allergy test, or a test to see how well your lungs work refer you to hospital to see a specialist, but this is very rare Important Antibiotics are not normally prescribed for coughs. Your GP will only prescribe them if you need them – for example, if you have a bacterial infection or you're at risk of complications. What causes coughs Most coughs are caused by a cold or flu. Other causes include: smoking heartburn (acid reflux) allergies – for example, hay fever infections like bronchitis mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose A cough is very rarely a sign of something serious like lung cancer. Services Presciptions Treatments Bookings Contact

Private Prescriptions We dispense private prescriptions from GMC registered doctors. If you would like us to dispense your private prescription, please hand it in at the Pharmacy counter. Private prescriptions are not subject to NHS charges, but you will have to pay for the medication itself. There are no exemptions for private prescriptions and all items will need to be paid for. To get a price for your medication before you come to the Pharmacy, please call us on 0207 834 4721 or email us at info@warwickpharmacy.net Services Presciptions Treatments Bookings Contact