{"title":"Bells","description":"\u003cp\u003eBell's Healthcare is a trusted pharmacy brand offering a broad range of everyday medicines and remedies — including pain relief, cough and cold treatments and digestive care — providing dependable, value options for common health needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the Bell's range at StockMyMedicine, dispatched from our UK pharmacy. Always read the label and the enclosed patient information leaflet before use, and speak to your pharmacist for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bells-cough-cold-remedies-glycerin","title":"Bell's Glycerin BP for Skincare - 200ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Glycerin BP\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure pharmaceutical-grade glycerin in a 200ml bottle: the humectant that draws moisture into the skin and holds it there. Bell's Glycerin BP is the skincare classic for dry, rough or chapped hands, tight winter faces and DIY beauty recipes — the same ingredient found in most moisturisers, without anything else added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy glycerin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlycerin is a humectant: it pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers into the surface, plumping and softening. Neat it's too sticky for most, so the tradition is to dilute it — a little in water or rosewater as a toner, a few drops in a hand cream, or mixed with lemon juice for the old-fashioned overnight hand treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDilute before use — roughly one part glycerin to three or four parts water or rosewater — and smooth onto clean skin. For external use only. Patch-test if your skin is sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is glycerin for skincare, not the lemon-and-honey cough syrup — for that, see Care Glycerin Lemon \u0026amp; Honey. A cosmetic, so persistent skin problems belong with a pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951531395,"sku":"1071059","price":4.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51q77h4vjVL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788369182"},{"product_id":"bells-menthol-crystals","title":"Bell's Menthol Crystals BP - 5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Menthol Crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful steam you can make at home: a few menthol BP crystals dissolved in a bowl of hot water release a rush of cooling vapour that opens blocked noses, clears sinuses and shifts catarrh. Bell's 5g tub holds far more inhalations than it looks — you need only a crystal or two each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy menthol crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol triggers the cold receptors in the airways, so the nose feels open and the head clears — the same effect as a vapour rub, at full strength. Crystals are the traditional, economical way to get it, and they can be combined with a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil for the classic cold-season steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd one or two crystals to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head and breathe the steam for a few minutes, eyes closed. A crystal or two in a hot bath works too. Never swallow, and keep away from the eyes. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol is not for babies or young children — it can affect their breathing — so keep the tub out of reach and never steam with them. Persistent sinus pain with fever, or a blocked nose that won't shift after ten days, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951629699,"sku":"1074004","price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51Zo4sCqR2L._AC_SL1291.jpg?v=1788368737"},{"product_id":"bells-oils-eucalyptus","title":"Bell's Eucalyptus Oil BP - 25ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Eucalyptus Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pharmacy-shelf original for a blocked nose: pure eucalyptus oil BP, used by steam inhalation or on a tissue to ease the congestion and catarrh of colds. A few drops go a long way, so the 25ml bottle sees a household through several winters. Bell's, the Lancashire pharmacy house that's bottled it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy eucalyptus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus oil's sharp, clean vapour cools the airways and makes a stuffy nose feel open — the same idea as a vapour rub, in its purest form. It suits people who'd rather not take a decongestant tablet, and it pairs well with menthol crystals in a bowl of hot water for the full old-school steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a few drops to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head and breathe the steam for five to ten minutes; or put a few drops on a tissue or handkerchief to inhale through the day. For external use and inhalation only — never swallow. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus oil is toxic if swallowed and must be kept well away from children. Don't apply it neat to skin or near the eyes, and never use steam inhalation with young children. A cold that lasts beyond ten days, or comes with sinus pain and fever, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951662467,"sku":"1070945","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/717Faw93-kL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788369231"},{"product_id":"bells-paraffin-liquid-wsp-50-50","title":"Bell's Emollient 50 Liquid Paraffin 50% in White Soft Paraffin Ointment - 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Emollient 50\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50\/50 ointment dermatology clinics have relied on for decades: equal parts liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin, nothing else. It's the heaviest-duty emollient there is — a greasy, occlusive layer that seals moisture into very dry, cracked or eczema-prone skin and stops it escaping. Bell's 500g tub is the size for whole-body, every-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy 50\/50\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreams and lotions are mostly water with preservatives; 50\/50 is pure paraffin, so there's nothing in it to sting or sensitise and nothing to evaporate. That's why it's the go-to for severe dryness, for overnight treatment under cotton gloves or socks, and as a soap substitute for skin that can't tolerate anything foaming. Softer than plain white soft paraffin, so it spreads more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply generously to the affected skin as often as needed, smoothing in the direction of hair growth to avoid blocking follicles — several times a day for very dry skin, and always after washing. As a soap substitute, rub a little onto wet skin and rinse. It's greasy by design; give it a few minutes before dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParaffin-based emollients soak into fabric and dressings, which then catch fire easily — keep away from flames and cigarettes, and wash bedding and clothing regularly. It makes baths and showers slippery. Skin that's weeping, infected or not improving deserves a pharmacist or GP look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730150367619,"sku":"1071588","price":5.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_09c34dc7-deac-4fe1-9921-a717505cd732.webp?v=1788368814"},{"product_id":"bells-clove-oil","title":"Bell's Clove Oil BP Toothache Relief - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Clove Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePharmacy-grade clove oil BP for the temporary relief of toothache: its natural eugenol has a mild numbing action that takes the edge off an aching tooth until the dentist can see you. The Bell's bottle has sat in first-aid tins for decades — 10ml is more than enough for a household's emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy clove oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEugenol has been used in dentistry for over a century as a local anaesthetic and antiseptic; dentists still put it in temporary fillings. Applied to the tooth it dulls the pain within minutes — the Saturday-night answer when the dentist opens Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a drop or two on a small piece of cotton wool and hold it against the painful tooth or in the cavity for a few minutes. Keep it off gums, lips and tongue — undiluted clove oil irritates soft tissue — and never swallow. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt relieves the symptom, not the cause; a painful tooth needs a dentist. Facial or gum swelling, fever, or pain that keeps you awake is an urgent dental appointment. Keep the bottle away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730150465923,"sku":"1074897","price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61ockyl9zOL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788369320"},{"product_id":"bells-tea-tree-oil","title":"Bell's Pure Tea Tree Oil - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Tea Tree Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure Melaleuca alternifolia tea tree oil, the Australian essential oil that earned a place in British bathroom cabinets for its fresh, medicinal scent and its reputation with blemish-prone skin. Bell's 10ml dropper bottle is the everyday size — a few diluted drops is all any use needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow people use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiluted in a carrier oil or water: a spot-prone skin toner, a few drops in the bath or a foot soak, a drop in shampoo, a splash in the mop bucket. Tea tree's clean, camphorous aroma is why it turns up in so many cleansers and washes — this is the same oil, neat, for people who prefer to mix their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways dilute — a few drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil, or in water for a rinse or soak — and patch-test before first use. For external use only; never swallow, and keep away from the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea tree oil is toxic if swallowed and harmful to cats and dogs, so keep it away from children and pets. Neat oil can irritate or sensitise skin. A cosmetic, not a medicine — persistent skin problems belong with a pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730157642115,"sku":"2702769","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-mp-00044811-600x600.jpg?v=1788368909"},{"product_id":"bells-liquid-paraffin-150ml-1071489","title":"Bell's Liquid Paraffin BP Oral Solution for Constipation - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Liquid Paraffin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lubricant laxative: liquid paraffin BP coats the stool and the bowel wall so hard, dry motions soften and slide through with less straining, without stimulating the bowel or drawing in water the way other laxatives do. For the temporary relief of constipation in adults and children over 3. 150ml, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a lubricant laxative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStimulant laxatives cramp; osmotic laxatives bloat. Liquid paraffin does neither, which is why it's still used when straining has to be avoided, after piles or a fissure, for instance. The trade-off is that it's strictly a short-term measure: taken regularly it interferes with vitamin absorption and can leak from the back passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: 10ml to 30ml. Children 3 to 12: 5ml to 20ml. One dose at bedtime, taken sitting or standing, not lying down, and not immediately before sleep. Not for children under 3. Use for a few days at most; if you're still constipated after a week, see a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInhaling liquid paraffin can damage the lungs, which is why it's never taken lying down or given to very young children. Leave two hours either side of other medicines. Fibre, fluids and movement are the long-term answer. Constipation with bleeding, severe pain, vomiting or weight loss needs a GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052472996227,"sku":"1071489","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_7f99cde8-1c58-4376-aa23-f8b44a0c838e.webp?v=1788957357"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/collections\/bells.oembed","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}