About This Service
Altitude Sickness Advice and Treatment
Travelling to a high-altitude destination? Altitude sickness can affect anyone climbing or trekking above around 2,500 metres, causing headache, nausea, tiredness and breathlessness. At iCare Pharmacy in London, our pharmacists offer a private consultation to assess your trip and health history, give advice on preventing and recognising altitude sickness, and, where clinically appropriate, supply preventative treatment. The service is private and you do not need a GP referral.
Key Benefits
✓Private consultation tailored to your trip and itinerary
✓Advice on preventing and recognising altitude sickness
✓Preventative treatment supplied where clinically appropriate
✓Guidance on safe ascent and acclimatisation
✓Review of your medical history and current medicines
✓No GP referral needed
What to Expect
1Your destination, itinerary and departure date are reviewed.
2A healthcare professional checks your vaccine history and medical background.
3Recommended vaccines are explained, including timing and possible side effects.
4You receive travel health advice and guidance on any follow-up doses.
Who is This Service Suitable For?
●Travellers ascending above around 2,500 metres
●Trekkers, climbers and adventure travellers
●People visiting high-altitude cities or resorts
●Those with a history of altitude sickness
●Anyone wanting advice before a high-altitude trip
●Suitability for any treatment is assessed individually