The Forest Surgery
2 Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BA
It's Saturday 7:45 PM — Sorry, we're closed

Telephone: 0208 498 4988
Fax: 0870 417 3996
Out of Hours: 111
Family Medicine Chest
Here is a list of useful medicines etc.
- Antiseptic Cream
For treating septic spots, sores in the nose and grazes.
- Calamine Lotion
For dabbing (not rubbing) on insect bites and stings and sunburn.
- Dioralyte/Electolade Sachets
For fluid replacement in diarrhoea/vomiting.
- Dressing Strips
For minor cuts.
- Menthol and Eucalyptus Inhalation
Add to hot water to make steam inhalations for treating catarrh or a chesty cough.
- Paracetamol Mixture
For relief of pain or fever in young children
- Dry Cough Linctus
For dry or painful coughs without congestion.
- Paracetamol/Soluble Paracetamol
For adults and children over 6 years. Good for headaches, colds, sore throats and painful bruises.
- Thermometer
For fevers
- Tweezers
For removing splinters
- Vapour Rub
Again, for steam inhalations. Also for children with stuffy noses or chesty coughs. Rub on the chest, throat and back.
- 3” Wide Crepe Bandage
To keep dressings in place. To support sprained or bruised joints.
Opening Times
- Monday
8.00 - 18.30 - Tuesday
8.00 - 18.30 - Wednesday
8.00 - 18.30 - Thursday
8.00 - 18.30 - Friday
8.00 - 18.30 - Saturday
CLOSED - Sunday
CLOSED