First Aid

First aid products at Leahy's Pharmacy cover the essentials Irish families and workplaces keep on hand for minor accidents, scrapes, stings and household incidents. The first aid range is built around antiseptic and wound care products that our pharmacists most often recommend for everyday home use.

Knowing what to keep stocked and when to use it matters. First aid products work best when the right item is reached for quickly: an antiseptic to clean a wound, a sterile dressing for protection, or a topical for a specific need such as bruising or aftercare. Where the situation is ambiguous or symptoms are unfamiliar, advice from a pharmacist often saves a trip to a GP.

Our pharmacy team in Tralee can help you choose the right first aid products for your home, car or workplace, advise on what is suitable for children versus adults, and flag when an injury needs to be seen by a GP or A&E rather than managed at home. Browse the full range below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs first aid products at home? +
Most households in Ireland keep first aid products on hand, especially families with young children, anyone living with older adults, people who exercise or play sport, and those working with tools or in gardens. First aid products are also useful for travel, in the car, and at workplaces with a duty-of-care requirement under Irish health and safety regulations. Even a small stocked selection covers most everyday incidents.
How long do first aid products last before they need to be replaced? +
First aid products carry expiry dates printed on the packaging, and shelf life varies by item. Topical antiseptic creams and liquids typically last two to three years from manufacture and shorter once opened, sterile dressings remain sterile until the seal is broken or the expiry passes, and topical pastes and ointments carry their own use-by dates. Check your first aid products every six months and replace anything expired or used.
When should I use first aid products at home and when should I see a GP? +
Home first aid covers minor incidents like small cuts, grazes, scrapes, mild stings and surface bruising. First aid at home is not appropriate for deep wounds or complex injuries. Seek a GP or A&E if a wound is deep, keeps bleeding after ten minutes of pressure, shows signs of infection (spreading redness, swelling, pus, fever), if a burn is large or affects the face, hands or joints, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
Are first aid products different for adults and children? +
Many first aid products are safe across age groups when used correctly, but a few differences matter. Some antiseptics carry age restrictions for use under two years, certain topical pastes are formulated for adult skin, and some active ingredients should not be used on broken skin in infants. If you are managing first aid for a child, especially a baby, our pharmacist can confirm which products are suitable for their age and circumstances.