Chicken Pox

Background

Chicken pox is a contagious viral infection that causes a rash of itchy, fluid-filled blisters.

Causes

Chicken pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Susceptible Patient Groups

Children are most commonly affected by chicken pox, but adults can also get it.

Complications

Chicken pox can lead to:

  • Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a serious complication of chicken pox.
  • Encephalitis: Encephalitis is a rare complication that can cause brain damage.

Treatments

Chicken pox can be treated with:

  • Over-the-counter medications: Over-the-counter medications can help relieve pain and itching.
  • Antiviral medications: Antiviral medications can shorten the duration of the illness and reduce the risk of complications.

How it works

1. Treatment selection

Select your desired treatment and complete the simple safety questionnaire provided.

2. Online Consultation

If deemed necessary, you will have brief telephone or video consultation with our Goodcure clinician. They will approve your treatment if it is safe and appropriate. 

3. Delivery

Your treatment is then prepared and delivered directly to you.

FAQs

Why do I need to answer safety questions before I can purchase treatments from the online pharmacy?

When you select your desired medicine. You will be requested to answer a few simple safety questions before being able to purchase the treatment. This is a professional requirement and precautionary measure so that the responsible pharmacist can determine the safety and clinical appropriateness of the treatment requested. 

Why do I need to have an online consultation?

The treatments available through our online clinic are prescription only medicines (POMs), which can only be provided against a valid prescription. An online consultation with one of our Goodcure prescribers is required so that they are able to determine the safety and appropriatness of the selected treatment. They will then provide a private prescription to the Goodcure Pharmacy, which will prepare the treatment and deliver it to you. 

Pharmacy Information

Pharmacy Information

The GPhC pharmacy registration number for Goodcure Pharmacy is 9012589.

Goodcure Pharmacy operates under Goodcure Ltd (14267926) - Registered premises: Unit 25 Doulton Trading Estate, Doulton Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 8JQ. 

The Superintendant Pharmacist for Goodcure Pharmacy is Amin Salah Osman (GPhC No: 2203597).

Advisory Information

Medicines are not ordinary products. When used correctly, they are extremely useful and help treat conditions and ailments. However, when used inappropriately, they pose a risk and can do more harm than good. This is why we do not have any promotion offers or discounts for our pharmaceutical products. 

Likewise, we do not encourage to use medicines except when it is appropriate. Always ensure that you read the patient information leaflet, prior to consuming the medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact us for clinical advice or otherwise. 

Generic products notice

Please note that the appearance of generic products and medicines may vary. This is due to the fact that this product may be sourced from different manufacturers. However, please be assured that the medicine stated is exactly the same. If you have any specific manufacturer preferences please get in contact with us and we will do our upmost to cater for your needs.