StayWell Capel Street Pharmacy

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth are similar in adults and children, but usually worse in children under 5 years.

It’s possible to get hand, foot and mouth disease more than once, though subsequent infections are typically less severe.

Treatment tips for children:

- Drink plenty of fluids; avoid acidic drinks like fruit juice
- Eat soft foods such as soup, mashed potatoes, vegetables, smoothies, and ice cream. Avoid hot, spicy, and acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits
- Rinse mouth with warm, salty water (only if the child is old enough to spit it out)
- For fever or discomfort, give paracetamol or ibuprofen (only if the child is older than 3 months)
All information has been gathered from HSE.ie

Planning ahead is essential for managing hay fever, especially when you also suffer with asthma. Swipe to check out some tips for staying ahead of allergies 🌾

Is your child heading back to school? Boost their brainpower and energy with the right vitamins and supplements. From enhancing their focus to immunity support, make sure your little one is ready to tackle the new school year 🙌

Speak to our pharmacist about the best vitamin and supplement routine for your child.

Back to School season is upon us 🍎

It’s helpful to pick up some essentials ahead of this busy time of year.

Having first aid essentials on hand can be really helpful in case of an accident.

If you have young children, you may have to deal with threadworms in your family at some point.

Arm yourself with knowledge on the symptoms, causes and treatments for threadworms so you know the steps to take if you spot the signs.

Childhood vaccines are essential for keeping young children healthy and safe from preventable diseases.

Swipe to learn more about the vaccines that Junior Infant students will be offered, with information straight from the HSE.

Conjunctivitis can be contagious so it’s important to know the signs to look out for. Your pharmacist can give you advice on treatments, but it’s important to note that this is dependent on the cause.

Back to School season is upon us 🍎

It’s helpful to pick up some essentials ahead of this busy time of year.

It’s important for your child to wear SPF even if it’s gloomy outside.

Back to School season is upon us 🍎

It’s helpful to pick up some essentials ahead of this busy time of year.

If your child suffers from allergies, our pharmacist can advise on effective treatments. You may also need to visit your GP if the symptoms persist.

Back to School season is upon us 🍎

It’s helpful to pick up some essentials ahead of this busy time of year.

Having some cough and cold remedies to hand if your child becomes unwell suddenly can be useful.

Back to School season is upon us. It’s important to be aware of the steps to take if you think your child may have headlice.

Treat headlice as soon as you spot them. Some lotions and sprays come with a comb to remove dead lice and eggs and some treatments need to be repeated after a week to kill any newly hatched lice.

Check the pack to see if they’re safe for you or your child and how to use them. If lotions or sprays do not work, speak to our pharmacist about other treatments.

Back to School season is upon us 🍎

It’s helpful to pick up some essentials ahead of this busy time of year.

Introducing a multivitamin into your child’s routine will support their immunity and cognitive function.

Athlete’s foot is contagious and must be treated as it can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.

Talk to your pharmacist if you think you have athlete’s foot.

Teen acne is very common and can be a challenge to get under control 🙌

Swipe to learn more about how to manage teen acne. Remember to speak to your Pharmacist or your GP if you’re concerned.

Most insect bites are not serious and will get better in a few hours or days. You can easily treat most insect bites and stings at home 🙌

Swipe to learn more about symptoms, bites and stings and ways to prevent and treat them easily.

If you are heading away somewhere hot (or staying in Ireland and hopefully getting some hot weather), it is possible that you may experience heat rash, which is caused by sweating a lot.

Check out our tips below on keeping the skin cool and treating heat rash yourself, as well as how to identify if you have heat rash.

Dealing with dry skin can be challenging. It’s important to get the balance of skincare ingredients right in order to treat it. Swipe to learn more about the ingredients to look out for to combat flaky skin 🙌

Ask a member of our team today about these skincare ingredients.

The three stages of chickenpox usually refer to the way the rash looks:

- Stage 1 is a red and bumpy rash. This can last a few days
- Stage 2 is a fluid-filled blistered rash. The blisters break open after about one to two days
- Stage 3 is when the blisters scab over. This stage also lasts a few days

Even though the rash goes through three stages, you could have all types of bumps at the same time. This means some bumps can be forming while others are already breaking open. The entire rash can last up to about 10 days.

Pop into a member of the team for help and advice on how to tackle chickenpox in your home. All products are subject to availability in your local StayWell Pharmacy and alternatives may be advised by pharmacy staff.

Are your eyes itchy, sore or red? You may be suffering from dry eyes. It’s important to know how to treat dry eyes yourself 👁️‍🗨️

Swipe to learn more about symptoms, causes and treatments for dry eyes.

Good luck Team Ireland ☘️

To all the incredible athletes of Team Ireland competing at the Olympics, we are behind you every step of the way.

Adult and teen acne require tailored skincare approaches to effectively manage and treat the different underlying causes. Although both issues typically have a red rash, there are many differences 🙌

Swipe to learn more and remember to speak to our pharmacist or your GP if you’re concerned.

As cases of COVID-19 are currently on the rise, be sure to have the essentials to hand. Remember to refer to our tips if treating yourself at home.

Are you taking acne medication?

It’s vital that your skincare routine is minimal and soothing to protect the skin during its healing process, remembering to always include an SPF.

Swipe to check out our top skincare tips while taking acne medication. Remember to consult with your GP or our pharmacist if you have any queries.

For the month of July we will be posting must-know facts and tips on a number of skin conditions.

Identifying the difference between eczema and psoriasis can be challenging. Although both issues typically have a red rash, there are many differences.

Swipe to learn more about the differences between both skin conditions so you can better manage treatment.

Speak to our Pharmacist or your GP if you’re concerned.

For the month of July we will be posting must-know facts and tips on a number of skin conditions 🙌

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It’s more common in women and people with lighter skin.

Swipe to learn about the signs of rosacea. Be sure to speak to your StayWell Pharmacist or your GP if you’re concerned.

If you’ve sprained your ankle, promptly begin following the “RICE” treatment to improve comfort and minimise the risk of complications and long-term issues.

Pop into us and chat to a member of the team today if you have a strain or sprain.

Burns or scalds can be extremely painful. It’s vital to know how to treat them effectively when they occur in the home or out and about.

Medicare First Aid has a fantastic range of Medicare burn care products which are must-haves for your at-home first aid kit.


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It’s so important to be vigilant with our skin during the summer months, and to remember to always apply suncream - even if it’s gloomy outside ☀️

Throughout the summer, catch our tips on staying safe in the sun right here and pop into us to grab your SPF for the days ahead.