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Cannons Creek Pharmacy is a community focused pharmacy here to care for our community

28/08/2025

🛡️ Strengthen your immune system year-round with this comprehensive, natural formula, perfect for supporting your sinuses, throat, and airways.

Why choose it?
•Ester‑C®, a gentler, longer-lasting form of Vitamin C that stays in your system longer than standard Vitamin C
•A powerful immune blend featuring Olive Leaf (high-strength Oleuropein), Echinacea, Zinc, Adhatoda, Thyme oil, Menthol, plus BioPerine® for enhanced absorption
•Delivered in fast-acting Rapid Release VegeCaps, effective support when you need it most

💊 How to use: Adults take 1 VegeCapsule daily—or double the dose (max 2 per day) during acute onset. Easy to take with or without food.

Want to stay strong this winter? Stop by and chat with our team to see if GO Vir-Defence Extra + Ester-C® could be the right addition to your wellness routine.

*Always read the label and use as directed. Consult a healthcare professional if you take medications or have health concerns.

26/08/2025

😴 Tired of disruptive snoring keeping you or your loved ones awake? It might be more than just noise.

Snoring is not just a nighttime nuisance. It can impact both your sleep quality and overall health, and may signal sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.

Simple solutions that can help:
•Sleep on your side, not your back, to reduce airway obstruction
•Lose excess weight, which eases pressure around your airway
•Avoid alcohol before bed as it relaxes throat muscles and worsens snoring
•Use nasal strips or dilators to improve airflow
•Consider oral devices such as mandibular advancement splints if snoring persists or affects sleep quality

When to seek help:

Persistent, loud snoring, especially if paired with daytime fatigue, gasping for air, or headaches, could be a sign of sleep apnea. It’s important to talk with your GP or a sleep specialist.

We are here to support better sleep. Whether you need advice on snoring aids, lifestyle changes, or where to get assessed, our friendly team can help!

Sweet dreams await. Why not start tackling snoring tonight?

25/08/2025

😣 Blocked nose, sinus pressure, and headaches? We’ve got you covered, day and night.

Our 24 Hour Sinus Relief Day & Night Tablets provide fast, effective relief so you can breathe easier, feel better, and get the rest you need.

☀️ Day tablets: Non-drowsy formula for relief from sinus congestion, pressure, and headaches.

🌙 Night tablets: Relieves sinus congestion, pressure, and runny nose, with added antihistamine support to help you rest.

With a combination of Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (pain relief), and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine in night tablets), this product works to target sinus congestion and pressure, while easing pain and helping you rest.

Ask our team if this treatment is right for you!

*Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your doctor. Not suitable for children under 12 years.

21/08/2025

🩺 Your community pharmacy team is here for you this winter – no appointment needed! 💙

Whether it’s a cold, blocked nose, sore throat, or winter sniffles, our trained pharmacists can assess your symptoms, offer treatment options, and if needed, guide you to your GP for further care.

Our pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who can give you expert advice, right here in your local community.

☃️ Stay warm, stay safe, and stay healthy this winter.

19/08/2025

🔥 Heartburn slowing you down? Find fast, soothing relief with Gaviscon!

Perfect for combating those unwelcome winter flare-ups, Gaviscon offers dual-action relief by:

✔️ Neutralising excess stomach acid, and
✔️ Forming a protective “raft” barrier to prevent acid reflux from rising into the food pipe.

📍 Pop in today, we’ve got your back (and your stomach!) covered.

Always read the label and use only as directed.

17/08/2025

😔 Sore tummies, earaches or fevers? When your child isn’t feeling their best, you want relief that works fast.

Nurofen for Children Strawberry 5–12 Years is specially formulated to provide effective pain and fever relief for school-aged kids. With a great strawberry flavour and up to 8 hours of relief, it’s easier to help them rest, recover, and bounce back.

✔️ Gentle on little tummies
✔️ Sugar-free, colour-free
✔️ Easy-to-administer liquid

Whether it’s a winter bug, growing pains or teething troubles, ask your local pharmacy about Nurofen for Children today.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional.

14/08/2025

🔥 Winter aches slowing you down?

Whether it’s back pain, muscle tension or joint stiffness, Deep Heat Muscular Pain Heat Patches are a no-mess, fast-acting way to get soothing relief, right where you need it.

✔️ Long-lasting up to 8 hours
✔️ Odourless, discreet & comfortable
✔️ Great for lower back, shoulders, and neck

Perfect for those cold winter days when your body needs a little extra TLC. Just peel, stick, and feel the warmth ease the tension away.

❄️ Stay warm, stay moving. Ask your local pharmacy team about Deep Heat Patches today.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

10/08/2025

❄️ Winter is here – and so are we.

Your local Community Pharmacy team is here to support you with expert care, fast access, and friendly service, no appointment needed. Whether you’re battling a blocked nose, sore throat, earache, or cold symptoms, we’ve got you covered.

We offer a wide range of health services including:
✅ Skin conditions like eczema, rashes, or bites
✅ Infections such as UTIs, conjunctivitis & impetigo
✅ Ear, nose & throat issues like sinusitis & hay fever
✅ Digestive concerns including indigestion & thrush
✅ Muscle and back pain relief
✅ Childhood care – from nappy rash to chickenpox

If it’s something we can treat, we’ll help you on the spot. If it needs a GP’s input, we’ll guide you there.

🏥 Your health matters, don’t wait to feel worse.

Come and see us for advice, treatment, or simply a chat. We’re here for your whole health journey.

Stay warm. Stay well. Stay connected.

07/08/2025

🍊 When the first signs of a scratchy throat appear, pop a Strepsils Lozenge for fast, effective comfort—available in a handy 36‑count pack.

Each lozenge contains two mild antiseptic agents:
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg)
Amylmetacresol (0.6 mg)

These ingredients help relieve discomfort and may help kill the bacteria associated with sore throats and minor mouth infections.

📍 Ask us about Strepsils and other trusted throat care options.

05/08/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness Tip: Sleep Like You Mean It 🛌

When the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it's the perfect time to prioritise deep, restorative sleep.

Good sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for immunity, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Here’s how to wind down well this winter:
🌿 Apply a calming magnesium cream to relax tired muscles
🛁 Soak in a warm bath with essential oils like lavender or chamomile
🕯️ Dim the lights, journal your thoughts, or read a few pages before bed
🌅 Try a sunrise alarm clock to wake up gently—even on dark mornings

Winter is nature’s way of slowing us down. Take the cue, wrap yourself in comfort, and give your body the rest it truly needs.

03/08/2025

💥 Need fast, effective pain relief? Try Voltaren Rapid Tablets!

These small tablets pack a powerful punch with diclofenac potassium, designed to tackle both pain and inflammation quickly—typically starting to work within 15 minutes!

Perfect for:
💪 Muscle, back & joint pain
🦷 Dental pain, headaches & migraines
🩸 Period pain
🤒 Cold & flu symptoms (aches, fever, sore throat)

⚠️ Important safeguards:
• Not suitable for children under 14 years
• Avoid everyday use beyond a few days unless advised by a doctor
• Consult us if you have ulcers, kidney/liver/heart issues, asthma, or if you’re over 65 or pregnant

Trust your local pharmacy team to support you with safe, effective pain relief advice and service.

29/07/2025

😣 Sore throat? Don’t wait it out—get checked today.

Sore throats are common and can stick around for up to a week. While most are caused by viruses, some can be bacterial, like strep throat, which needs specific treatment.

Our trained pharmacy team can assess your symptoms and may offer a throat swab on the spot. If strep throat is detected, we can provide the right medicine straight away—saving you a trip to the doctor.

✔️ Quick symptom check
✔️ Throat swab (if needed)
✔️ Immediate treatment options available
✔️ Trusted local care

Pop in and speak to your friendly pharmacy team today!

*Some fees may apply.

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221A Bedford Street
Porirua
5024

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We are situated in the Cannons Creek Shopping Centre. We are passionate about providing a patient focused service to our multicultural community. Please contact us for any questions.

Cannons Creek has a number of multi-disciplinary health professional services located around Cannons Creek Pharmacy including three medical centres Porirua Community Health, Oratoa Health and Pacific Health within walking distance.