Over-the-counter medicines from a real Irish pharmacy. Every order is checked by one of our pharmacists before it leaves Portlaoise, and anything that needs a few quick questions first will ask you at the basket. Not sure what you need? Message us on WhatsApp and we will point you to the right shelf.
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Digestive Health (23)
Relief for heartburn, reflux, constipation, IBS cramps, diarrhoea and piles, with pharmacist advice on matching the remedy to the symptom. Gaviscon, Rennie, Nexium Control, Fybogel, Senokot, Dulcolax, Imodium, Buscopan, Colpermin, Dioralyte and Anusol. -
Head Lice (11)
Head lice are common in Irish schools and spread by direct head-to-head contact, not by poor hygiene. Our head lice treatment range includes physical-action sprays, lotions and shampoos that smother or dry out lice and their eggs, fine-tooth nit combs for detection and wet combing, and leave-in conditioning sprays for use during outbreaks. What is the strongest head lice treatment?… -
Allergies (14)
Fast relief for hay fever, pet and dust allergies and insect bites: non-drowsy antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays from Beconase, Flixonase and Nasacort, drug-free Sterimar saline and Anthisan for bites. Pharmacist advice on combining them for better control. -
Cough, Colds & Flu (19)
The remedies our pharmacists reach for first: Lemsip and Benylin for aches and coughs, Strepsils and Jakemans for throats, Sudafed, Otrivine and Vicks for blocked noses, Sterimar and NeilMed saline for sinuses. Match the product to your symptom and you will get better value and faster relief. -
Eye Care (16)
Relief for dry, gritty, itchy and tired eyes: preservative-free lubricants from Hylo, Thealoz Duo, Systane and Artelac, allergy drops for hay fever, Optrex for everyday soothing and Blephaclean for eyelid care. Pharmacist advice on choosing the right drop. -
First Aid (10)
The first aid basics every home and car should have: waterproof plasters and dressings, skin closure strips, Elastoplast wound spray, Bepantiseptic antiseptic cream, Compeed for blisters and cold sores, and Dettol hand gel. Pharmacist advice on treating everyday injuries. -
Foot Care (16)
Everything for sore, cracked, fungal or tired feet: Canespro and Mycosan for fungal nails, athlete's foot gels and sprays, Flexitol for cracked heels, Compeed blister plasters and Scholl insoles for plantar fasciitis and long days on your feet. -
Pain Relief (22)
Painkillers chosen with a pharmacist's eye: paracetamol and ibuprofen in every form, Nurofen, Panadol, Nuromol, soluble and night-time options, plus Deep Heat and Diclac gel for muscles and joints. Advice on which one suits your pain and how to take it correctly. -
Skin Treatments (14)
Treatments for the skin problems we see every day: Acnecide for spots, Canesten and Daktarin for fungal infections and thrush, hydrocortisone for itchy flares, Lyclear for head lice, Bio-Oil for scars and Epaderm for very dry skin. Pharmacist advice on using each properly. - ✓ In Stock
- Feminine Health, Medicines and Treatments
Pregnacare Conception 30 Tablets
- €14.65
- Pre-pregnancy supplement, 400mcg folic acid plus zinc and selenium to support conception.
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- Eye Care
Systane Ultra Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml
- €29.95
- Long-lasting, preservative-free lubricating eye drops for fast relief from dry, gritty, tired eyes, gentle enough for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
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- Medicines and Treatments
Dozol Oral Solution 100ml
- €8.95
- A paracetamol oral solution to relieve pain and fever in children.
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- Medicines and Treatments, Pain Relief
Brupro Max 400mg Iburprofen 24 Tablets
- €8.95
- Maximum-strength 400mg ibuprofen tablets for effective pain relief.
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- Medicines and Treatments
Sidena 50MG Tablets 4S
- €21.95
- A treatment for erectile dysfunction, supplied after a pharmacist consultation.
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- Medicines and Treatments, Skin Treatments
Acnecide 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 40g
- €17.60
- Targets acne bacteria and unclogs pores. Once daily application.
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- Baby & Child, Head Lice
Vamousse Head Lice Treatment Mousse 160ml
- €18.20
- A pesticide-free head lice mousse designed to kill lice and eggs in one 15 minute treatment, for adults and children aged 2 and over. Steel comb included.
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- Baby & Child, Hair Care, Head Lice
Nitty Gritty NitFree Comb
- €19.95
- A reusable stainless steel nit comb with 33 long, round-tipped teeth and spiral grooves that grip lice, nits and eggs. Works on all hair types.
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- Baby & Child, Head Lice
Nitty Gritty Head Lice Solution Kit 150ml
- €19.95
- A pesticide-free aromatherapy solution that helps a nit comb glide through the hair to remove head lice and eggs. Comb included.
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- Baby & Child, Head Lice
Lyclear Treatment Shampoo & Comb 200ml
- €18.90
- An insecticide-free head lice shampoo that suffocates and dehydrates lice and eggs, with an anti-lice comb. Up to 4 applications depending on hair length.
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- Baby & Child, Head Lice
Hedrin Kills Head Lice Naturally Lotion 100ml
- €14.90
- A plant-derived head lice lotion from Hedrin, made with hemisqualane and beeswax to block the breathing holes of lice. Washes out after 5 minutes.
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- Baby & Child, Head Lice
Full Marks Solution Spray 150ml
- €20.70
- Full Marks in an easy spray bottle: a low-odour, pesticide-free head lice treatment that dehydrates lice and eggs. Comb included.
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How to choose the right medicine
Most everyday problems have two or three good options and a few that are not worth your money. Here is how our pharmacists think about the common ones.
Pain and fever
Paracetamol is the first choice for most aches, fever and headaches, and it suits most people. Ibuprofen works better where there is swelling, for example a sprain, period pain or a sore throat, but it is not suitable if you have stomach ulcers, kidney problems or are on blood thinners. Taking both together is fine for adults if a single one is not enough. Keep to the pack directions and count every paracetamol-containing product, including cold and flu sachets. Our paracetamol and ibuprofen guide explains the doses.
Coughs, colds and flu
Match the product to the symptom rather than buying an all-in-one. A dry, tickly cough needs a soothing or suppressant bottle, a chesty cough needs an expectorant, and a blocked nose responds well to a saline or decongestant spray. Cold and flu sachets are useful when you have several symptoms at once, but they already contain paracetamol. Read which cough and cold medicine works for what before you buy.
Allergies and hay fever
A once-daily non-drowsy antihistamine such as cetirizine, loratadine or fexofenadine handles most hay fever and pet allergies. If your nose is the main problem, a steroid nasal spray used every day during the season works better than tablets alone. Chlorphenamine (Piriton) is older and causes drowsiness, so keep it for night-time itch or hives.
Digestion
Heartburn after meals suits an antacid or alginate such as Gaviscon. Heartburn most days needs a two-week course of an acid reducer such as esomeprazole, and a chat with us if it keeps coming back. For constipation, a bulk fibre such as Fybogel is gentlest, with a stimulant such as Senokot or Dulcolax for short-term use only.
Skin
Fungal problems (athlete's foot, thrush, ringworm) need an antifungal such as clotrimazole or miconazole, used for the full course even after it looks better. Itchy insect bites and mild eczema flares respond to a short burst of 1% hydrocortisone. Spots and acne respond to benzoyl peroxide, started on alternate days to avoid irritation.
Why some products ask you questions at the basket
Pharmacy-only medicines, for example decongestant tablets, codeine-free strong painkillers and some creams, can only be sold after a pharmacist has checked they are suitable. The short questionnaire takes about a minute and one of our team reviews every answer. It is the same conversation you would have at our counter, just online.
Common questions about medicines and treatments
Can I buy medicines online in Ireland?
Yes, from a pharmacy registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. Laois Pharmacy is on the PSI Internet Supply List, so we can legally sell non-prescription medicines online, with a pharmacist checking every order. Prescription medicines cannot be sold online by anyone.
Why does the site ask me questions before I can buy some products?
Those are pharmacy-only medicines. A pharmacist must confirm they are suitable for you, so a short questionnaire replaces the chat you would have at the counter. Answer honestly and one of our team reviews it before dispatch.
How quickly will my medicines arrive?
Orders are packed in our Portlaoise pharmacy, usually within one working day, and sent with tracking anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. Delivery is €6 per order; allow 2 to 5 working days.
Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together?
Most adults can, and alternating or combining them is a sensible way to manage pain or fever that one alone does not control. Keep to the maximum doses on each pack, and check with us first if you have stomach, kidney or heart problems or take other medicines.
What if I am not sure which medicine I need?
Message us on WhatsApp at 085 840 7548 or call 057 866 1999 during opening hours. Tell us the symptoms, who it is for and any other medicines they take, and we will recommend the right product or tell you if you need a GP.
Written and reviewed by the pharmacist team at Laois Pharmacy, Portlaoise. General information only, not a substitute for advice about your own health. Ask us in store or on WhatsApp.