Treat Minor Ailments

Heartburn can happen when acid in your stomach comes back up into your throat or mouth. This can cause burning or pain in your chest, an unpleasant taste, bad breath, or belching (burping). Your pharmacist may be able to prescribe treatments to help with these symptoms.

Hemorrhoids happen when veins in the rectum become swollen. Sometimes you can see or feel them. Other times you may not be able to if they are too far inside the rectum. Hemorrhoids can cause itching, burning, and pain.

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is commonly known as "morning sickness", however it can happen at any time of the day. It usually occurs starting in the middle of the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms may include either nausea or vomiting, or both, and may vary in duration and frequency.

Pinworms, also referred to as threadworms, are small, white parasitic worms that infect the human intestines. They live in the large intestine and lay eggs around the anus, causing intense itching and discomfort that worsens at night, leading to difficulty sleeping

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic reaction that occurs when the body comes into contact with an allergen, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. Symptoms of hay fever can include sneezing, a runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes.

Canker sores are small painful ulcers that develop on the inside of the mouth, including the gums, tongue, and cheeks. The symptoms include painful, round or oval-shaped ulcers that are white or yellow in the center and surrounded by a red halo. The sores may be accompanied by a burning or tingling sensation in the affected area, and they may make it difficult to eat, drink, or speak

A cold sore is a painful blister that appears on or near the lips or inside the mouth. It is a common infection caused by a virus that can be spread from one person to another. The first symptom is often a tingling or burning sensation in the affected area before you can see any sores, followed by the painful blisters.

Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth and throat caused by a type of fungus. The most common type of thrush causes white patches on the tongue, back of throat, or inside the cheeks. You may experience a “cottony” feeling inside your mouth with loss of taste. Sometimes it is painful to swallow or eat.

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a general term that refers to irritation or infection of your eye. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies. Symptoms vary depending on the underlying cause of the irritation. Possible symptoms of the affected eye(s) include red/pink colour, itching, burning, or excessive tearing

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Signs of acne include the presence of pimples such as blackheads, whiteheads, small or large red bumps, and cysts. Acne can be mild, moderate, or severe, and may cause scarring.

Diaper rash is a common occurrence in babies and children who wear diapers. It occurs when the skin in the diaper area is irritated because of long exposure to moisture, friction, and contact with urine and feces. Symptoms may include redness, swelling, or scaling in the diaper area.

Hives are raised patches of skin that are very itchy. They are the result of an allergic reaction to insect bites or other things you may be allergic to.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains inactive and can reactivate years later as shingles. Shingles appears as a painful rash consisting of fluid-filled blisters that develops on one side of the face or body. A few days before the rash appears, people often have pain, itching, or tingling in the area where the rash will develop

Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that can happen if bacteria gets into cuts, scrapes, or other small openings in the skin. It is more common in younger children but can also happen in older children and adults. Impetigo causes red bumps that will turn into blisters filled with fluid

Dermatitis is a general term for inflammation of the skin. It can be caused by a number of different factors, including allergic reactions, irritants, and other skin conditions. Dermatitis can cause dry, red and itchy skin. Other symptoms of dermatitis include flaking or peeling skin and cracking or scaling skin

Lyme disease is an infection that can be spread by ticks to humans. Only ticks that are infected with this bacteria can spread the infection. Black legged ticks are the types of ticks that can carry the bacteria

Birth control, also known as contraception, refers to the methods and devices used to prevent pregnancy. Hormonal methods of birth control include pills, patches, injections, and vaginal rings.

Pain during your periods is often described as cramping in your lower belly. You may also have pain in your back or thighs. The pain will usually start right before or at the very start of your period.

Urinary tract infections (also called UTIs) are infections of the bladder. This can cause burning or pain when you urinate, urinating more often than normal, or needing to urinate in a hurry.

A vaginal yeast infection is a common condition that can cause itching, burning, and thick, white discharge from the vagina. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast, which is a type of fungus that naturally lives in the vagina.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is the most common sexually transmitted infection. An HPV infection may clear on its own; however, some people contract long term infections.

Muscle strains and sprains are caused when a muscle or ligament gets injured. Sometimes the muscle or ligament will stretch too much or become torn.

Shingles is a condition that occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again. Shingles can cause a burning, sometimes painful, and blistering rash, along with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and body aches.