Children

Common minor conditions in children that can usually be managed without prescription (birth to 10 years).

Healthy Start vitamins
Women and children getting Healthy Start food vouchers also get vitamin coupons to swap for free Healthy Start vitamins. Healthy Start vitamins are specifically designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women and growing children.

Their midwife or health visitor will be able to give advice. If anyone needs help completing the form, social prescribers in your area can be contacted.

More information can be found at www.healthystart.nhs.uk

Cradle cap

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Capasal Therapeutic shampoo
Cost
Shampoo
£8.47 (250mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

No age restrictions, recommended over 4 weeks old
Drug
Dentinox treatment shampoo
Cost
Shampoo
£4.25 (125mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Head lice

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Dimeticone 4%
Cost
Lotion
£16.00 (150mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Hedrin. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy
Drug
Malathion 0.5%
Cost
Liquid
£25.00 (150mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Derbac M. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy
Drug
Permethrin 1%
Cost
Scalp application
£12.00 (2 x 59mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Lyclear Crème Rinse. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy

Infant colic

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Dimeticone
Cost
Drops
£2.60 (100mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Example Brand(s): Dentinox Infant Colic Drops
Drug
Lactase
Cost
Drops
£10.00 (7mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Example Brand(s): Colief Infant Drops
Drug
Simeticone
Cost
Drops
£5.50 (55mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Example Brand(s): Infacol

Nappy rash

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Bepanthen
Cost
Ointment
£3.50 (30g)
Age
No age restrictions
Info
Drug
Metanium
Cost
Ointment
£4.00 (40g)
Age
No age restrictions
Info
Drug
Sudocrem
Cost
Cream
£5.00 (125g)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Skin conditions

Please refer to the Skin conditions section.

Mild pain, discomfort, fever

Please refer to the Mild pain, discomfort, fever section.

Vitamins and minerals

Please refer to the Vitamins and minerals section.

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