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.

By the way, you can find the best medical facilities in Phuket in the Hospitals section.

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!

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