Callagy's Pharmacy

We have had quite a few people in over the last few weeks looking for help with chickenpox. This is a common illness children can get and usually once one child has it, it will be picked up by other children they see on a regular basis.  It causes a rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters. They then crust over to form scabs, which eventually drop off. They are contagious until the scabs are crusted over so it's important to keep children home from school/nursery. Chickenpox is most infectious from one to two days before the rash starts, until all the blisters have crusted over (usually five to six days after the start of the rash). Most will go on their own but if the blisters on their skin become infected or if your child has a pain in their chest or has difficulty breathing contact your GP Some children may only get a few spots, while others can get them all over their body.  Some children can sail thro...

We have a great selection of Children's gifts this year. Here is the selection we have in store.  

We can't forget about the men in our lives at Christmas. We have a great selection of gifts available for them.We can also make up gift bags and hampers. Call in to us and we'll be happy to help.

This year, be sure to pop in to us for all your Christmas gift needs. Today we are sharing a few of our favourite gifts for women. We can also makeup gift bags and hampers on request.  If you would like your gifts wrapped, please ask and we'll be happy to help.

The girls have been really busy over the last few weeks making up hampers for Christmas. They are certainly proving popular. Here is just a selection of what is available. We can also take requests for hamper and make them with a specific person and  budget in mind.Please call in and ask. They take a few hours for us to make.

We welcomed the new Vichy Dercos Nutrient Hair care range this week.  Detox rebalances scalp and hair suffering from oiliness caused by pollution, leaving hair feeling lightweight and looking glossy. The range includes Shampoo (€12), Dry Shampoo (€11) and Conditioner (€14). They feature detoxifying spirulina. purifying charcoal and absorbing kaolin clay. Vitamin A.C.e rebalances scalp * dull hair affected by stress to unleash brightness. The range includes a shampoo (€12) and Conditioner (€14). They feature revitalising Acai Berry and Hydrating Aloe Vera. Nutri Protein quenches dry hair with all the healthy components needed to bring even the driest hair back to life. The range includes a shampoo (€12) and a hair mask treatment (€16). They feature nutritious pracaxi oil and restorative quinoa bran. The whole range have been tested on sensitive scalps and are silicone free and paraben free, Call into us to have a look at these new beauties.

Our staff here are in love with the Jenny Glow Fragrances, so were delighted when some new arrival came in over the last few weeks.  We've welcomed gorgeous reed diffusers in Wood Sage,Peony, Pomegranate and Lime & Basil (all priced at just €7.95). How incredibly pretty are these? These would make great stocking fillers or as a small gift. Anita has already gotten a few for her children's teachers. We also welcomed new fragrances. Sandalwood Black Cedar Dark Amber Amber Myrrh & Bean Basil All of these beauties are €8 each. Testers are available to try. We have lots more Jenny Glow treats in store for Christmas so be sure to keep an eye out in store and on our Facebook page.

We love when new skincare arrives into the shop, so were really excited to see the new Vichy products that came last week.  Lift Activ Specialist helps boost skin renewal ,visibly reduces wrinkles and redefines contours.  It can also even skin tone. Lift Activ Hyalu Mask is great treatment to use two/three times a week to refresh your complexion and smoothen skin Hyalu Eye Patches targets crows feet and dehydrated skin around the eyes. Call into us and we'd be happy to discuss the whole Vichy range with you. There really is something for everyone in the range.

It's no secret, that we have a huge love of makeup here at Callagys. So when the newest arrivals from W7 came we were very excited. We think all of these would be a great stocking filler for a makeup lover or in a makeup hamper for Christmas.   €9.95 €9.95 €5.95   We have lots of other makeup bits that would be great for stocking fillers and gifts. Call in to see our range.

With colder weather fast approaching, there is no doubt that it is going to kick off cold and flu symptoms. Already we have had a few cases.  Common Symptoms   Sore throat Sneezing Running nose Cough Feeling run down We have lots of medications and vitamins that can help.  Benilyn Day & Night (€8.55) contains a day time tablet with a painkiller and decongestant. Aswell as a night time tablet to help you get some relief and sleep. Nurofen Cold & Flu (€610 for 12, €10 for 24) is a non drowsy treatment that works really well on attacking a cold or flu. Be aware not to take it too close to bed time there is an ingredient in it that may keep you awake. Sona Revital C (€6 for 40 effervescent tablets). Use once a day to boost your immune system. Can be enjoyed hot or cold. A.Vogel Echinaforce Oral Drops (€10.95)   Some are not suited to those on blood pressure medication so please tell us and we'll be happy to advis...

You'll remember last week we shared that we had the Cocoa Brown Fresh Start Tan Eraser. Well we just had to share Anita's results with you. Before After Anita admits she got a bit impatient waiting five minutes for this genius to work.So there was a little tan left around her ankles but she openly says that was her own fault. Overall she is very impressed with Fresh Start. It certainly is a game changer and one she will continue to use to remove her tan. She was expecting the well known Cocoa Brown Tahitian Gardenia scent but instead was greeted by a pleasant floral smell. If you haven't tried Fresh Start yet, call in!! We have just received a new delivery.

The worst thing about fake tan is definitely when it starts wearing off. Most tans will leave your skin looking patchy when it starts to fade. trying to scrub it off with exfoliator and exfoliating mitts can be a nuisance. Cocoa Brown have come to the rescue by launching the Fresh Start Self Tan Eraser.       €10 Instructions Apply fresh start to dry skin 3 - 4 days after applying self tan. Leave on for at least five minutes. Shower with warm water, using a wet face cloth to wipe away tan. For more stubborn areas such as knees, feet and ankles, use an exfoliating mitt to gently remove tan  *please patch test 24-48 hours before use* Anita has bought one to try so be sure to ask her next week how she got on with it.

Sometimes all you need is a good mascara. One that doesn't run, lengthens and volumises is the dream. We have a great selection across our three makeup stands. these are our top five picks. Rimmel Super Curler €5.99 Rimmel Volume Colourist €9.95 Flormar Precious Curl €9.95 Isadora Stretch Lash Mascara €17.95 Isadora Grand Volume Lash Styler €18.95 Call into us and we'll be happy to talk through the selection with you.

We are delighted to be celebrating our 30th Anniversary in the Kilcock community on the 3rd to the 8th of September.  We have lots of plans for the week 3rd September: Health Promotions 4th September: Skincare 5th September: Tanning 6th September: Mother & Baby 7th September: Makeup -  We will have a Flormar Makeup Artist in visiting from 12-4. She is available to do colour matching and all types of makeovers. A €5 deposit secures your time and is fully refundable on the day. If you purchase any products on the day from the Flormar range you will be entered into a draw for a hamper to the value of €150. Call Anita or Michelle now on 016287393 to book so we can secure you a time slot. We would like to invite all customers to call in at 4pm on the 8th of September for cake and ribbon cutting.    Along with these days, we will have hampers to give away. There will also be free gifts for customers all week as well as 10% of Sona all ...

We Know! This isn't a topic that likes to be discussed, but unfortunately head-lice are quite common. They especially occur when the kids are in school.  The mere word can send shivers down your spine. They're contagious, annoying, and can be hard to get rid of. While they're frustrating to deal with, they aren't dangerous.  Prevention While you can never guarantee that a child will pick up head lice, there are some prevention sprays that may help. In store, we have Hedrin Protect and Go Conditioning Spray.  It is a mind and gentle detangling formula that leaves hair smelling nice and fresh.  We also have Nitty Gritty Defence Spray which uses a blend of essential oils to repel lice. Signs of Headlice  Lice eggs (called nits). These look like tiny yellow, tan, or brown dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on hair shafts close to the scalp, where the temperature is perfect for keeping warm until they hatch. Nits look a little bit li...

Here at Callagy's we always like to add new products and services that our customers can avail off. When thinking of something new to come in, we discussed the possibility of offering personalised candles. After researching this we finally found ones that we were happy to offer our customers. We have a range for weddings, christenings and lots more special occassions. We will have a catalogue in store to look at but here is a selection   We ask that you order a minimum of 10 days before you're event to allow enough time for them to arrive with us. 

There's nothing like a nice face mask to treat yourself. We have a great selection in stock but here are our favourite five.  Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask (€2.40) is perfect for dehydrated skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes then massage any remaining product into your skin. Revuele Black Peel Off Mask (€5.99) contains activated carbon and zinc to effectively cleanse the skin and help heal acne and get rid of blackheads. Wait for the mask to dry, then peel it off. Afterwards, clean skin with your favourite cleanser to remove any excess. Purederm Gold Peel Off Mask (€6) contains real gold!! It has been created to improve skin firmness and gently exfoliate the skin.Allow mask to dry fully before removing. As with the black peel off mask, remove any excess with your favourite cleanser. L'Oreal Pure Clay Glow Mask (€9.50) brightens and exfoliates the skin.Apply a thin layer all over the face, avoiding the eye area, 2 - 3 times a week. Leave to dry for ...

Diorrhoea can be very unpleasant at the best of times but it is especially hard on children and babies. we wanted to share with your our tips on surviving it as well as some over the counter medicines available. Keep them hydrated with water containing salt and sugar. Dioralyte is great for this but is only suitable for children over one. Dioralyte is used to replace the salt, glucose and other minerals that are lost during episodes of diarrhoea and vomiting. Also available in Citrus and Natural Flavor If your child won’t drink Dioralyte then you can use flat 7up (boiled and cooled to remove the fizz). Give them foods they like but avoid anything fatty or spicy. foods like banana, potatoes and rice are great. There are now two products available over the counter that can help with diarrhoea. Dioclear   Children under one year should get 1 to 2 sachets a day and children up to age 6 can gave 2 to 3 sachets a day. Dissolve the contents of a sachet in water or an...