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Getting Back to School Ready with Soilse Pharmacy

25-08-2022

All too quickly the lazy days of summer come to an end and the back-to-school vibe descends on us all.  Families start that last-minute dash for books, shoes, and uniforms. Morning routines replace those gentle late breakfasts and cartoons in pajamas on the sofa. Before you know it, we are waving the little one’s goodbye at the school gates. At Soilse pharmacy we appreciate the effects that this transition from chilled days to school days can have on the family. It is not all relaxed morning coffees as we all ooh and ahh over those bittersweet pictures of little ones on their first day at school. Oh no. The return to school life with its more regimented timetable and close contact with students and teachers can be a blessing for summer weary parents. But it also brings with it, the need to get back to school-ready with vitamins to boost the immune system against colds and flu and give that extra energy needed to combat all the new experiences in their little lives. At Soilse we have all you need for a healthy, smoother, and easier back to school experience.

 

 

Back To School Vitamins

Setting off early in the morning, long days and busy timetables will take their toll on all students, from preschoolers to teenagers. It’s a perfect time to introduce child vitamin supplements, food supplements and kiddie probiotics.  A chewable child vitamin is an easy way of ensuring that your school goers have all the extra help they need for the colder months ahead and as they mix with other children.  SONA PRO10BIOTIC KIDDIE is a citrus flavoured chewable tablet containing one of the best documented Lactobaccillus strains, L.casei 431. These friendly bacteria colonise the gut and help maintain favourable intestinal flora. A correct balance of intestinal flora is important for the proper digestion and utilisation of nutrients and a healthy immune system. Choose a vitamin or tonic with Vitamin A, D, C, B6, B12 and Zinc that will contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system. For children facing tough exam years, include vitamin C, B2, B6 and B12 as these are a fantastic help for kids who may feel tired and fatigued.  The Vivio Junior Multivitamin tonic provides all of the above and more.  It has 12 vitamins, zinc, and iodine in a delicious tasting multivitamin tonic that is perfect for picky eaters, and supports a child’s normal growth and development, assisting their immune system, and cognitive function.  Our friendly and experienced pharmacists can help you in finding the supplement to help your child enjoy a lively and vibrant school term.

 

 Colds and Flu

The return to the classroom can often mean exposure to the common cold, the flu, or other minor ailments. A good diet and a healthy lifestyle go a long way to helping young people fight off the worst of these infections. But sometimes the sniffles, a cough or a temporary high temperature needs a helping hand of your home medical kit. It is wise to keep a couple of essential items on hand. Calpol and Calpol Six plus have a proven track record in killing pain and easing the symptoms of cold and flu.  They contain paracetamol, so read the instructions carefully and do not take with any other product containing paracetamol. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Calpol also make, a preservative-free nasal saline spray that helps unblock the nose and can be used to provide natural relief from congestion from allergies, colds and sinusitis. If your child develops a cold or cough, or any other minor health issue, the pharmacist at Soilse Pharmacy will be pleased to assist. Just call in and start a conversation.

 

Head Lice Treatments 

Head lice are a sensitive subject and the very thought of them can be very upsetting for some families. But headlice infestations happen from time to time. They are a resilient parasite and most schoolchildren come in contact at some time during their education. The dreaded school letter asking for the treatment of head lice is not a pleasant read. Don’t panic.  Head lice treatment is a simple matter. Head lice and nits (the eggs) are very common, and especially in young children’s hair. They live in clean and unwashed hair and are usually spread through head-to-head contact. Head lice treatments are available here in Soilse Pharmacy, or wherever over the counter medication is available. Once you follow the instructions carefully for whichever lotion, spray or shampoo you choose, you will say goodbye to these nasty little parasites.  It is important to wash bed linen and to treat all the family’s hair.  If you have any concerns about dealing with a head lice infestation, our experienced staff will assist you in a discreet manner.  It is way more common than you think and although a nuisance, over the counter treatments followed properly and some practical follow up at home, including extra laundry and ‘nit combing’ will bring the desired results.

Sleep Disturbances

A new routine coupled with all the extra excitement can cause sleep disruptions in some children.  Establishing an early bedtime routine will help and reducing screen time before bed is also beneficial.  A warm bath and soft music is a time-honoured way of winding down to sleep. Dim the lights as this is thought to encourage the sleep hormone, melatonin. If symptoms persist you can check whether their multivitamin contains magnesium. Magnesium can be beneficial in aiding sleep. Talk to our trained staff if you have concerns over your or your child’s sleep patterns.

 

Back to school is a busy time for parents too.  Don’t neglect your own mental and physical health.  Extra vitamins and supplements will keep you going through the early morning hunt for lost shoes, the taxi runs to after-school activities and the nightly homework regime.  Back-to-school can also be a time of huge transition for parents. Chat to your Soilse Pharmacists if you need an extra pep in your step with an immune booster or multivitamin and let’s get back to school ready together.

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