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Monday 09:00 - 20:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00 Thursday 09:00 - 20:00 Friday 09:00 - 12:30 14:30 - 21:00 Saturday 09:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00

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Welcome to BenCare Pharmacy! WhatsApp us direct on: 069 904 5259
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20/12/2025

📌 Struggling with your chronic medication? We’re here to support you.

At Bencare Pharmacy, we dispense chronic medicines for all medical aid schemes, with full support for the Chronic Disease List (CDL) conditions such as:
✔ Hypertension
✔ Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
✔ High cholesterol
✔ Asthma & COPD
✔ Thyroid disorders
✔ Epilepsy
✔ HIV
✔ Mental health conditions
✔ Cardiac disease
… and many more.

🌟 How we assist:
- Guidance with chronic medication registration
- Support for Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) applications
- Help with scheme approvals and queries
- Refill reminders to keep you on track

💙 Our role is to make access to your prescribed treatment easier and clearer, while you focus on your health.

📲 Contact us via WhatsApp to arrange your next chronic refill or speak to our pharmacists for advice.

19/12/2025

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19/12/2025

💊 Looking for a pharmacy open late in Cape Town South?

Bencare Pharmacy is here when you need us most: open until 8pm on weekdays, 9pm Fridays & Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays/public holidays.

From urgent prescriptions to last-minute medication runs, our trained pharmacists are ready to help — because late-night needs don’t wait for regular trading hours.

📍 Save our hours and location for peace of mind

18/12/2025

🩹 Summer fun can sometimes lead to minor cuts and scrapes — here’s how to care for them safely

Minor cuts and abrasions are common during outdoor activities, especially in the summer. Prompt care reduces the risk of infection and promotes faster healing.

Safe first-aid steps:
- 🧼 Clean the wound gently with mild, fragrance-free soap and water.
- 🌿 Apply an antiseptic solution or cream with approved actives (e.g., chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine).
- 🩹 Cover with a sterile dressing or adhesive bandage to keep the area protected.
- 🔄 Change dressings daily and monitor for redness, swelling, or discharge.
- 🚫 Avoid applying harsh chemicals or fragranced products directly on the wound.

Front-shop essentials available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 🌿 Antiseptic solutions and creams
- 🩹 Sterile dressings and plasters
- 🧼 Gentle wound cleansers
- 🛡️ Barrier ointments to protect the skin

When to seek medical advice:
- Deep cuts or puncture wounds
- Wounds that continue to bleed
- Signs of infection (increasing redness, pus, or pain)

Trusted Sources:
- MedlinePlus – Wound Care Basics
- Mayo Clinic – First Aid for Cuts and Scrapes
- NDoH – Minor Injury Guidelines

17/12/2025

🦟 Protect and Soothe Your Skin from Mosquito Bites and Insect Stings

Summer brings more outdoor activity, but also mosquitoes and insects. Bites and stings can cause itchiness, redness, and mild swelling — usually harmless, but uncomfortable.

How to manage bites safely:
- 🧼 Clean the area gently with mild, fragrance-free cleanser and water.
- 🌿 Apply soothing topical actives such as calamine lotion, zinc oxide cream, or hydrocortisone 1% cream (OTC).
- 🚫 Avoid scratching, which can lead to infection.
- 👕 Use protective clothing and insect repellents with approved active ingredients (DEET, picaridin, IR3535).
- ⚠️ For severe reactions (swelling of face, difficulty breathing), seek immediate medical attention.

Front-shop essentials available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 🌿 Calamine lotion
- 💊 Mild hydrocortisone cream (OTC)
- 🛡️ Zinc oxide soothing creams
- 🦟 Approved insect repellents

Trusted Sources:
- Mayo Clinic – Insect Bites and Stings
- MedlinePlus – Mosquito Bite Care
- National Department of Health (NDoH) – Insect Bite Management

16/12/2025

💡 Did you know? Many medical aid members are not always aware of the full benefits available to them.

At Bencare Pharmacy, we are contracted with most of the major medical aid schemes in South Africa — including Discovery, Bonitas, Medscheme, GEMS, Polmed, Bestmed, Bankmed, Momentum, Fedhealth and many more.

✨ How we support medical aid members:
- Assistance with chronic medication registrations across all schemes
- Guidance with Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) applications
- Support with pre-authorisations where required
- Help in resolving claim errors or queries
- Advice on generic medicine options, in line with scheme rules and patient choice
- Convenient services such as WhatsApp ordering and delivery in Cape Town

💙 Your medical aid benefits are designed to support your health. Our pharmacists are here to provide guidance, answer questions, and help you navigate your scheme processes with confidence.

Pop in, WhatsApp us, or chat to our team — we’re here to make healthcare access easier and clearer.

15/12/2025

☀️ Heat Exhaustion can happen quickly in hot weather — here’s how to recognise and respond safely

Heat exhaustion occurs when your body overheats and cannot cool down fast enough. It often follows heavy sweating, dehydration, or prolonged time outdoors.

Warning signs of heat exhaustion:
- 😵 Dizziness or light-headedness
- 🤕 Headache
- 🤢 Nausea or vomiting
- 😴 Fatigue or weakness
- 💦 Heavy sweating and pale, cool skin
- ❤️ Fast heartbeat
- 💪 Muscle cramps
- 🟡 Dark-yellow urine (dehydration indicator)

What to do immediately:
- 🌳 Move to a cool, shaded or air-conditioned area.
- 💧 Sip water or an oral rehydration solution (ORS) slowly.
- 👕 Loosen tight clothing.
- ❄️ Place cool, damp cloths on the neck, armpits, and forehead.
- 🛌 Rest until symptoms improve.

Helpful OTC items available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 💧 ORS powders or ready-mix solutions
- ❄️ Cooling wipes or sprays
- ⚡ Electrolyte-balanced hydration products

When to seek urgent medical care:
If symptoms worsen, vomiting persists, confusion develops, or the person cannot cool down — this may progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.

Trusted Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Heat Illness
- NHS – Heat Exhaustion Guidelines
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Heat Safety Recommendations

13/12/2025

🌞 Spent too much time in the sun? Here’s how to calm and restore your skin safely

Even with good sun protection, summer heat can leave your skin feeling tight, warm, or sensitive. Proper after-sun care helps reduce discomfort and supports your skin’s natural recovery.

Safe ways to soothe sun-exposed skin:
- 🚿 Take a cool shower and avoid hot water, which can worsen irritation.
- 🧴 Apply fragrance-free moisturisers to hydrate the skin.
- 🌿 Use aloe-vera–based gels for cooling relief (avoid products with alcohol).
- 💧 Drink plenty of water to rehydrate from the inside out.
- 🌤️ Keep the skin out of direct sunlight until fully recovered.
- 🌸 For small areas of redness, calamine lotion may soothe irritation.
- 🚫 Avoid heavy exfoliants or harsh scrubs until the skin settles.

Front-shop essentials available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 🌿 Aloe-vera after-sun gels
- 🧴 Fragrance-free moisturisers
- ❄️ Cooling lotions
- 💧 Hydrating products and gentle cleansers

If blistering, severe pain, or fever occurs, consult a healthcare professional as this may indicate a more serious burn.

Trusted Sources:
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) – Sunburn & after-sun care
- Mayo Clinic – Sunburn management
- National Health Service (NHS) – Skin soothing recommendations

12/12/2025

💧 Feeling tired, thirsty or light-headed in the heat? You may be mildly dehydrated.

Hot summer days increase your risk of dehydration and heat fatigue, especially if you’re active, outdoors, or not drinking enough water. Early recognition helps prevent heat exhaustion.

Common signs of mild dehydration:
- 💧 Dry mouth or feeling very thirsty
- 🤕 Headache
- 😴 Tiredness or dizziness
- 🟡 Dark-yellow urine
- 💪 Muscle cramps, especially after activity

How to rehydrate safely:
- 💧 Sip water regularly throughout the day.
- 🧃 Use oral rehydration solutions (ORS) with the correct balance of salts and glucose.
- 🚫 Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol as they can worsen dehydration.
- 👕 Wear light, breathable clothing and rest in a cool area when overheated.
- 🏃 Increase fluids if you’re exercising, breastfeeding, or working outdoors.

Helpful OTC items available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 🧃 ORS powder or ready-mixed rehydration solutions
- ⚡ Electrolyte-support sachets
- 💧 Hydration-friendly water bottles

Urgent warning signs:
If there is confusion, fainting, very fast pulse, or no urination for many hours — seek medical help immediately. These may indicate heat exhaustion, which requires prompt care.

Trusted Sources:
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Oral Rehydration Guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Heat Safety
- National Health Service (NHS) – Dehydration advice

11/12/2025

🔥 Prickly Heat? Here’s How to Soothe Summer Heat Rash

Prickly heat — also called miliaria or heat rash — is common in hot, humid weather when sweat gets trapped under the skin. It appears as tiny red bumps with a “prickling” or itchy sensation, often on the chest, back, neck, or skin folds.

How to manage prickly heat safely:
- 🌬️ Move to a cool, ventilated environment and avoid further overheating.
- 🚿 Take cool showers and let the skin air-dry.
- 👕 Wear loose, breathable cotton clothing to reduce sweat build-up.
- 🌿 Use calamine lotion to ease itching.
- 🌬️ Apply talc-free absorbent powders to keep the area dry.
- 🚫 Avoid heavy or oily creams which may block pores.
- 👶 Keep infants and young children hydrated and cool, as they are more prone to heat rash.

Helpful OTC items available at Bencare Pharmacy:
- 🌿 Calamine lotion
- 🌬️ Talc-free absorbent powders
- 🧼 Mild, fragrance-free cleansers
- ❄️ Cooling after-sun gels

Seek medical advice if the rash becomes painful, infected, or does not improve after a few days.

Trusted Sources:
- Mayo Clinic – Heat Rash Overview
- National Health Service (NHS) – Miliaria management
- NDoH skin care guidelines

11/12/2025

🌤️ Jockey Rash? Here’s How to Prevent & Soothe It This Summer

Jockey rash — also known as chafing or intertrigo — occurs when skin rubs together in hot, sweaty conditions. It often affects the inner thighs, underarms, under the breasts, or groin area.

How to prevent and manage jockey rash:
- 🧼 Keep the area clean and dry; use a mild, fragrance-free wash.
- 👕 Wear breathable, loose-fitting clothing to reduce friction.
- 🛡️ Apply barrier protectants such as zinc oxide to prevent irritation.
- 🌬️ For moisture control, use talc-free absorbent powders.
- 🌿 If redness or discomfort occurs, soothing creams with zinc oxide or calamine may help.
- 🚫 Avoid fragranced products that may worsen irritation.

Front-shop essentials available:
- 🛡️ Zinc oxide barrier creams
- 🌬️ Talc-free soothing powders
- 🧼 Gentle cleansers
- 🧴 Fragrance-free moisturisers

If symptoms worsen or there are signs of infection (increasing redness, pain, or discharge), consult a healthcare professional for further assessment.

For personalised OTC advice, visit Bencare Pharmacy — we’re here to keep you comfortable this summer.

Trusted Sources:
- Mayo Clinic – Intertrigo management
- Cleveland Clinic – Chafing and skin irritation care
- National Department of Health (NDoH) skin guidelines

11/12/2025

🔥 Sunburn Relief this Summer – Bencare Pharmacy Tips

Even with precautions, sunburn can happen. Caring for it correctly reduces discomfort and promotes healing.

Tips for managing sunburn safely:
- ❄️ Apply cool compresses or take short lukewarm showers to soothe the skin.
- 🌿 Use moisturisers with aloe vera or glycerin to hydrate and calm irritated skin.
- 🚫 Avoid products with harsh fragrances, alcohol, or strong acids on sunburned areas.
- 💧 Stay hydrated to support skin recovery.
- 💊 Mild pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen can help reduce discomfort if necessary.

Front shop essentials available:
- 🌿 Aloe-based gels and moisturisers
- 💊 OTC oral analgesics (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- 🧴 Gentle, fragrance-free moisturisers for sensitive skin

Protecting your skin after sun exposure is just as important as sunscreen. For trusted advice and OTC solutions, visit us at Bencare Pharmacy.

References / Trusted Sources:
- MedlinePlus: Sunburn
- Mayo Clinic: Sunburn
- NDOH: Skin Health

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Shop 9 Rosmead BP Garage Centre (located Opposite McDonald's Wetton Road). Corner Of Rosmead Avenue And Wetton Road, Kenilworth
Cape Town Southern Suburbs
7708

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Monday	09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 20:00
Thursday	09:00 - 20:00
Friday	09:00 - 12:30
	14:30 - 21:00
Saturday	09:00 - 21:00
Sunday	09:00 - 14:00

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