Please note. Meningitis is a medical emergency and must be treated by a doctor immediately. If you suspect you or someone else has meningitis, you should not rely on over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Call 999 or go to A&E immediately
Bacterial meningitis requires immediate IV antibiotics in a hospital setting
If a doctor has diagnosed mild viral meningitis—which can often be managed at home—or to treat side effects from a meningitis vaccination, you can use over-the-counter remedies
