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Earache Treatment in Plaistow - NHS Pharmacy First for Children at Newmans
A child crying in pain with earache is every parent’s nightmare especially out of hours. At Newmans Pharmacy on Barking Road, Plaistow, our pharmacists can assess and treat earache (acute otitis media) in children aged 1 to 17 under the NHS Pharmacy First service. It’s free, walk-in, and you can usually be seen the same day.
Don’t wait days for a GP appointment when your child is in pain. Walk into either of our Plaistow branches.
How to Recognise Childhood Earache
- Pulling, rubbing or holding the ear
- Crying, irritability or trouble sleeping
- Fever
- Difficulty hearing
- Loss of appetite or balance
- Fluid leaking from the ear
What Will Happen at the Appointment?
Our pharmacist will:
- Take a quick history of the symptoms.
- Examine your child’s ear with an otoscope (a small light) in our private consultation room.
- Decide if it looks like acute otitis media and whether antibiotics are likely to help.
- Provide pain relief advice and, if appropriate, an antibiotic on the spot.
- Tell you the red flags that mean you should go back to the GP or A&E.
When Antibiotics Are (and Aren't) Needed
Most childhood earaches are viral and clear up on their own within a few days. Antibiotics are usually only prescribed if:
- The child is under 2 with infection in both ears
- There’s discharge from the ear
- Symptoms aren’t improving after 3 days
- The child is generally very unwell
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Our Branches in Plaistow
- Name :- Newmans Pharmacy (Abbey Arms)
- +44 20 7476 1326
- newmans.pharmacy@nhs.net
- Newmans Pharmacy - 376 Barking Road London E13 8HL
- Name :- Newmans Pharmacy (Greengate)
- +44 20 8472 5054
- newmans1.pharmacy@nhs.net
- Newmans Pharmacy - 524-526 Barking Road London E13 8QE
Frequently Asked Question
Can I get earache treatment for myself?
No Pharmacy First earache is for children 1–17 only. Adults need a GP. We can still offer general advice and over-the-counter pain relief at the counter.
What pain relief is safe for my child?
Paracetamol and ibuprofen at the right dose for their weight. Our pharmacist will confirm the correct dose.
My child's ear is discharging fluid. Is that serious?
Discharge often means the eardrum has perforated to relieve pressure. It usually heals on its own and can actually reduce pain but we should still see your child.
Can the pharmacy help with earaches without a GP appointment?
Yes, under the NHS Pharmacy First service, children aged 1 to 17 years can be assessed by our pharmacist for earaches (Acute Otitis Media). Our pharmacist can examine the ear using an otoscope and, if a bacterial infection is present, provide the appropriate treatment or antibiotics without a GP referral.
What over-the-counter options are available for general body aches?
For adults and children, we offer a range of effective pain relief options including Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and topical gels for muscle or joint pain. Our team can also advise on the “ladder” approach to pain management—starting with the gentlest option and ensuring you aren’t taking multiple products with the same active ingredients.
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Pharmacy Info
- GPhC Registration Number: See branch pages
- Limited Company Registration No: 04621634
- Superintendent pharmacist: Seetal Patel (GPhC No. 2048321)
Our Stores
Opening Hours
(376 - Abbey Arms)
- Mon - Fri : 09:00 - 18:00
- Sat : 09:00 - 05:30
- Sun : Closed
Opening Hours
(524-526 - Greengate)
- Mon - Fri : 09:00 - 18:30
- Sat : 09:00 - 05:30
- Sun : Closed