Dry Eye: Which Drops to Use and How to Use Them
Gritty, itchy, tired eyes that water for no reason are usually dry eye, one of the most common things people ask us about, especially in winter when the heating goes…
Cold Sores: Treatments That Work and How to Stop Them Spreading
A cold sore starts with a tingle and, within a day or two, turns into a cluster of small blisters, usually on the lip. They are caused by the herpes…
Iron Deficiency in Ireland: Signs, Tests and Which Iron Supplement to Take
Tired all the time, short of breath on the stairs, paler than usual? Low iron is one of the most common reasons, especially for women with heavy periods and during…
Wegovy in Ireland: How It Works, Doses and How to Get It
Wegovy is the brand of semaglutide licensed in the EU for weight management: a once-weekly injection, prescription only, used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity. This guide explains…
Mounjaro Side Effects Week by Week: What Is Common and When to Get Help
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription-only medicine for weight management and type 2 diabetes. Most of its side effects are in the gut, most are mild, and most show up in…
Calpol and Nurofen for Children: Doses, Timings and Alternating
Can you give a child Calpol and Nurofen together? The HSE and NHS answer is: on the same day, yes, but not at the same moment, and not alternating by…
Constipation: What Works, Which Laxative to Choose and When to Worry
Constipation is one of the most common, and most quietly asked, questions at our counter in Portlaoise. Most cases settle with more fluid, more fibre and a better toilet routine,…
Thrush and Fungal Skin Infections: Canesten, Daktarin and When to See a GP
Thrush, athlete's foot, ringworm and fungal nappy rash are all caused by yeasts or fungi, and most can be treated with a cream, pessary or powder from the pharmacy. Here…
Minoxidil in Ireland: Regaine and Other Options for Hair Loss
Minoxidil is the main pharmacy treatment for hereditary hair loss in Ireland, for men and for women. You will see it on our shelves as Regaine foam and as Sons…
Mouth Ulcers: Bonjela, Other Treatments and When to Get Checked
Most mouth ulcers heal on their own within 1 to 2 weeks, and the job of a treatment like Bonjela is to take the sting out while that happens. Bonjela…