Callagy's Pharmacy

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...

We were delighted last week for our delivery of Halo Necklaces. There are some stunning pieces in the range featuring gold, silver and rose gold. They are adjustable so you can wear them to a length you like and are great for layering a few together. They are priced at €19.99 or two for €34.99. We can see these being a great gift for birthdays and Christmas. Call in to view the range, we guarantee you will fall in love with a few of the styles.

Is it just us or do the summer holidays seem to have gone so fast? We can't believe its only a few weeks until the schools reopen. Now is a great time to start introduce vitamins and other health supplements to children and boost their immune system a bit before going back to school. We have a great selection of vitamins, probiotics and more that are perfect for little (and not so little) ones.  Bio Kult Infantis (€13.50) is a great probitioc for younger children as you can mix them with a cold drink or yogurt. It also contains some Omega 3 and Vitamin D. Vivioptal Junior (€10.95) is a food supplement that contains 12 vitamins, 7 trace minerals including Zinc. It is sugar and gluten free. Not only does it help with the reduction of fatigue, it also helps boost children s immune system. L'il Critters Gummy Vites (€10) are multi vitamin gummy bears which have everything children need for a healthy immune system. A sweet like multi vitamin may be ...

With everyone heading off on the sun holidays, we wanted to share some healthcare essentials that will have you ready for whatever your holiday throw at you. Whether you are hit with a stomach bug, want to prevent insect bites or need to bring a first aid kit. We have everything in store. Just ask and we'd be happy to help you prepare for your trip. Imodium Motillium   Dioralyte Also available in Natural and Citrus flavour. these are great if you are hit with a stomach bug or get slightly dehydrated from the heat. Biokult Probiotic will help boost your immune system and protect you against foreign bugs. Available for both adults and children. Insect Protection First Aid Supplies and Suncare: We recommend bringing a small first aid kit with plasters, antiseptic and healing gel. Also we have a huge range of suncare available to help you protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Here at Callagys, we like to promote healthy Oral care and have a great dental section. Anita has been trying out one of our new arrivals for the last couple of weeks and wanted to share her thoughts on it.  She has been trying Corsodyl Ultra Clean toothpaste (€5.05) What is Ultra Clean? Ultra Clean toothpaste is Corsodyl's newest toothpaste designed to stop and prevent bleeding gums. It is a fluoride toothpaste that is suitable for daily use.  The toothpaste has been specially designed to physically remove the cause pf bleeding gums by targeting bacteria along the gum line. It also helps strengthen teeth and freshen breath. It is only suitable for people over 12 years of age. How She Got on.....  "First things first, don't be prepared for a minty tasting toothpaste. It certainly has an acquired taste to it, which takes After the first time, there was a definite improvement in the appearance of my teeth. They looked a lot cleaner and felt a lot cleaner...

We are delighted to be involved with this years Lil' Critters Colouring competition. Simply call into store for a picture, have your kids colour it in, then drop it back to use. Two lucky child can win a bike. The competition closes the 31st of October and we will hand them into Lil' Critters after this date.    We stock the full range of Lil Critters multi vitamins in store We have lots of pages left so call in to pick one up.

With all this lovely weather we have had (hopefully it will return soon), we have seen a lot of people with insect bites.      Why Do They Itch? It all goes back to the immune system and its valiant effort to rid our bodies of infection. When an insect bites our akin, it leaves behinds saliva or venom that is immediately identified as an invader. As a response, our bodies release histamines to signal something is going on. White blood cells rush to the area irritating all the nerves surrounding the bite and cause the itch.    How to Treat There are some great OTC products that can help: Cortopin 1% Hydrocortisone Cream (€5.55) Anthisan Cream (€6.85) Eurax Cream 30g (€6.25) 100g (€10.96) Along with these you can take an oral anti-histamine such as Piriton (may cause drowsiness) or Zirtek. There are also some remedies that can help: Apply Heat using a warm face cloth or running the bite under a warm tap. This is only a tempor...