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In an emergency please visit your local Accident and Emergency department or call your GP surgery. NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 can also provide you with medical advice 24 hours a day. This site is intended for residents of the United Kingdom. Supplied as an educational resource for the general public from NAPP. © 2010 Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Date of preparation: September 2010. Code: UK/TARG-10149