First Aid Kit from 7-eleven

In Phuket, 7-Eleven stores can be found literally at every step. There you can buy water, drinks, snacks, ice cream, hygiene products, cold medicine, and sunscreen, and many locations are open 24/7. For tourists, 7-Eleven is a convenient way to grab a quick bite, pick up beach essentials, or stock up on water and electrolytes without any hassle.

Not everyone knows that it’s not necessary to bring medicine with you to Thailand — you can buy it at any 7-Eleven!

Disclaimer: if your symptoms are serious, do not self-medicate — see a doctor in time! Clinics are listed in the Hospitals section.

Here’s what you can buy in 7-Eleven stores in Phuket:

• Children’s fever and pain syrups, e.g., SaRa
• Local paracetamol – Tylenol
• Cooling patches for fever
• Warming, cooling, and pain relief patches, e.g., Counterpain and Heat Patch
• NAVAMED – motion sickness remedy
• Herbal cough and sore throat lozenges
• Cough syrup
• Activated charcoal
• Propoliz – throat spray
• Nasal inhalers
• Local oral rehydration solution (ORS) – helps restore electrolytes
• Various vitamins
• Chamomile-based sleep aid
• Heartburn remedies

These are the main medicines you can buy in convenience stores. 7-Eleven does not sell prescription drugs: antibiotics, strong painkillers, or substances containing narcotics.

We recommend taking care of your health in advance and getting insurance. You can learn more about the terms in the Insurance section.

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