Thai Pharmacy: Essential Medicines
If you find yourself in need of medicine during your vacation — our sympathies. But don’t worry: Thailand has a well-developed pharmaceutical industry, and you can find almost any remedy. Many medications are even available at convenience stores like 7-Eleven — we’ve talked about that here. But what can you get at actual pharmacies? Here’s a list to save for any situation.
Disclaimer: Always consult a doctor before using any of these medications!
PAINKILLERS & FEVER REDUCERS
Tylenol
Fever-reducing tablets; equivalent to paracetamol.
Sara
A fever-reducing and pain-relieving medication, effective for high temperature and headaches.
Gofen
Capsules used to relieve muscle and joint pain, as well as toothaches and headaches.
FOR DIGESTIVE ISSUES
Thai emulsion with a flying rabbit on the label
Used for stomach pain, cramps, and bloating.
Bioflor
An antimicrobial agent that suppresses intestinal pathogenic flora during gastrointestinal infections.
Ca-r-bon Charcoal
Activated charcoal — eliminates toxins and relieves bloating.
Oreda R.O.
A remedy that restores electrolyte balance during food poisoning, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Smecta
A gentle sorbent for food poisoning and diarrhea.
Creon, Gaszym
Digestive enzymes to improve food digestion.
ОТ ОЖОГОВ
Silvadene
Helps treat burns of varying severity.
Burnova Gel
Soothes the skin after sunburn.
Aloe Vera Gel
Calms the skin after excessive sun exposure.
FOR WOUNDS AND BRUISES
Banocin
Has antibacterial properties with drying and soothing effects.
Betadin
A solution for treating skin and mucous membranes to speed up wound healing.
Bepanthen
Promotes skin regeneration and healing of minor injuries.
ANTIHISTAMINES
Cetrizin, Clarityne, Aerius
Relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, nasal congestion, sneezing, and more.
FOR SORE THROAT AND COUGH
Propoliz
A throat spray made with propolis.
Dentiste
Antiseptic spray for the throat and oral cavity. Inhibits bacterial growth and relieves throat irritation.
Kamillosan
A gentle spray made with chamomile oil.
Cepacol Ultra
Spray for relieving severe sore throat pain.
Muclear
Helps with the formation of thick, hard-to-expel mucus.
FOR RUNNY NOSE
Nasol, Iliadini, Otrivin
Medications for relieving nasal congestion.
Thanyapoom
Thai nasal drops for sinusitis and rhinitis with anti-inflammatory effects.
FOR EYES
Tobradex
Antibacterial drops for various symptoms.
Genta-Oph
Treatment for conjunctivitis, keratitis, and styes.
Poly-Oph
Broad-spectrum antibacterial drops containing an antibiotic.
FOR INSECT BITES
Fenistil
Remedy for skin itching of various origins.
Systral
Anti-allergic cream with a cooling effect.
Calamine
Lotion with drying and soothing properties that forms a protective barrier.
VARIOUS FOR CHILDREN
Aerius
Antihistamine for children from 6 months old.
Ambrolex, Mucosolvan
Expectorant cough syrups for children aged 1 year and older.
Koolfever
Fever-reducing patch for children.
Tempra
Paracetamol syrups.
Otrivin Child
Nasal drops for children aged 2 and above for a runny nose.
Tiffy Dey
Cold and flu syrup suitable for children aged 1 year and older.
Mylom, Air-X
Drops for bloating and colic in infants.
Stay healthy, and remember: if symptoms persist or worsen, it’s best to consult a doctor! You can find the best medical facilities in Phuket in the “Hospitals” section.
