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βοΈ Hot conditions can affect medicines and how well they work.
π€ Itβs easy to forget that medicines left in the heat β in cars, bags, or on sunny windowsills β might not work properly when you need them.
π If you are taking long-term medication, it is important to double check how your medication reacts with the intense heat and follow these tips to avoid any issues.
π Check your Patient Information Leaflets - some medicines have increased sun sensitivity side-effects making your skin more likely to burn in sunlight (like the antibiotic Doxycycline for example)
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π Find out more information here. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra