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What earache means and when
Earache is common in children and adults. Many cases settle within three days. Some can take up to a week. A trained pharmacist can assess symptoms, examine the ear and guide the next steps for you or your child.
Under Pharmacy First, pharmacists can manage earache in children aged one to seventeen. Treatment may include advice, pain relief and, when appropriate, medicine that would usually need a prescription. You can attend the pharmacy directly for this.
Simple steps help. Use paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain if suitable for you. Keep the ear dry. Do not put cotton buds or fingers in the ear. Avoid swimming until better. Decongestants and antihistamines are not helpful for ear infections.
Know the red flags. Seek urgent help if there is swelling around the ear, fluid coming out, a very high temperature, new hearing loss, severe sore throat, dizziness or vomiting. Babies under twelve months with earache in both ears need prompt advice.
Who we can help today
We see children aged 1 to 17 for earache under Pharmacy First. Adults can receive assessment, pain advice and safety netting. If medicine is needed and you or your child are eligible, we can supply it without a GP visit.
Helpful steps while you recover:
- Use suitable pain relief as directed on the pack
- Wipe away discharge with cotton wool
- Keep water out of the ear during washing
- Avoid swimming until settled
- Do not use cotton buds inside the ear
- Avoid decongestants and antihistamines for ear infections
- Return if symptoms worsen or do not improve as advised
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Children aged 1 to 17 can be assessed and treated for earache under Pharmacy First. Adults receive assessment, advice and safety netting.
No. Many improve in three days with pain relief and self care. Medicine is supplied only when appropriate after assessment.
Use paracetamol or ibuprofen if suitable, keep the ear dry and avoid cotton buds. Do not use decongestants or antihistamines for ear infections.
Go urgently if there is swelling around the ear, discharge, very high temperature, new hearing loss, severe sore throat, dizziness or vomiting.
Yes. You can attend the pharmacy directly for this service for the seven common conditions, including earache.
Most ear infections settle within three days, but symptoms can last up to a week. Use pain relief and keep the ear dry.
Babies under twelve months with earache in both ears need prompt medical advice in line with safety guidance. Speak to us and we will direct you.
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