Sketching on how to treat a cold on their own and what medicines can you buy in Thailand if there is no insurance, or by for one reason or another, I don’t want to go to the hospital.
I had a moment when I collapsed with fever, sick throat and runny nose. Came to Ayutthaya to see the temples ancient, but ultimately lain two days in a hotel. True, I managed still ride the bike through the historic park a day arrival, but it was hard, especially in the evening, when swimming in front eyes all started. I was driving and thinking how not to fall into full prostration, on a bike it is dangerous. Back at the hotel, fell on bed, and lain all night. Sorry the thermometer did not take, I wonder what the temperature was.
The content of the article
- 1 How I treated a cold in Thailand
- 2 How to find an analogue of medication
- 3 What medicines can be bought in Thailand
Contents
How I treated colds in Thailand
I really didn’t have medicines with me, I left everything with the main ones things in a rented house, and that was my small sortie on a couple of weeks to the north of the country. Medical insurance was (very I recommend to always have it), but I decided not to contact, wait day
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So I crawled out to the market, since he was right next to it, and bought there Lime and ginger, and in the nearest 7/11 minimarket I took candy from cough and Thai balm for colds (Tiffirub). This simple set lifted me to my feet very quickly. I know this was not a cure, but rather, relief of symptoms, but nevertheless, it was enough for me, to endure my poor condition, and in a day I already realized that went on the amendment, which means that to the doctor in the hospital can be and not go. There were also brown balls in my set (something like mukaltina), I was advised them, but IMHO it is too much.
From left to right: throat lozenges, eucalyptus ointment for colds, Mucaltin type balls
And one moment. I almost did not eat anything all day, did not want to. Only he drank water in large quantities on the first night, and later water and tea from ginger and lime liters drank. In this regard, of course, I lucky since I had a mini-teapot with me was going nowhere for K pipyatkom was not necessary By the way, many consider that abstinence from eating and plenty of fluids is a good way to get up quickly on foot. But this is not a recommendation, you yourself see how you are is valid. I also do not always roll it.
Naturally, if something serious happened to you, then, of course, better to go to the doctor. Actually, I would also go, if not feel better. I recommend not to delay.
How to find an analogue of medication
Once again, it is very desirable to have a tourist insurance, do not self-medicate, especially when it comes to children. And, if you see that after 1-2 days it does not get easier, go to the hospital, even if there is no insurance. I will remind you the medication in you will be given to the hospital immediately after admission, you will not need to go and buy them yourself.
Thai counterparts of the medicines you need should be searched on the MIMS website by active substance. First of all you will need on it register, otherwise the search will not be available. During registration site will ask a few questions, do not worry, just he intended for doctors and specialists. By and large it doesn’t matter what you choose there, I indicated Patient and Not Applicable.
Next, find on the Internet the desired drug in Russian. Look again for instructions on the Internet to him and see the composition. There the main substance will be indicated in Russian or English. If in Russian, translate the name into English. Suppose that we need a popular antibiotic Augmentin for children. Over 10 seconds find the active ingredients: Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid.
Found the active substance
In this antibiotic there are two of them, it happens, and Amoxicillin the main (there are antibiotics with only one). Can punch each, but you can immediately two in the form of the query “Amoxicillin Clavulanic acid “. As a result, you get a list of local names.
How to find medicines in Thailand
If you look through the list, you will see that this antibiotic in Thailand has at least the same names (Amoksiklav, Amoxicillin, Augmentin) and several others. It also happens if the company decides to go on sale with the same brand. Next with these names, you can safely go to the pharmacy. At the hearing, the Thais are not very much will accept, but if you write on a piece of paper, it will be easier. If the pharmacy is large, they can punch on the base of the computer by entering title. In small ones, it remains to hope that the Thai will know what speech
If the city is large, then the pharmacy can talk in English and you will be able to explain in words what is happening to you. At the extreme case, gestures will have to be explained. I bought more than once medicine in Thailand and, if not in the first pharmacy, so in the next one, me understood. Make a cough and say an international word “baby” everyone can.
What medicines can be bought in Thailand
It’s easier to bring the main drugs from Russia in your first-aid kit (an example of my first-aid kit). This is especially true for traveling with children to give them something familiar and smear them something familiar, not local. Or in case you need Any specific drugs, such in any way you need to take with by myself.
Below are pictures of various drugs that can be found. in Thailand. Something is only in the pharmacy, something can be bought and in the usual 7-eleven minimarket. Saying Thai names is not always makes sense, and easier to show pictures.
Amoksiklav, Amoxicillin, Augmentin – An Antibiotic Augmentin / Amoxiclav Azytromicyn – antibiotic Sumamed Salin – saline
Iodine in thailand
Tiffirub and Vaporub – Thai Menthol Balms
Thai mentals with menthol and camphor
Dimin – against motion sickness in any transport
Loperamide from diarrhea
Glycerin candles for children from zapro in Thailand
Antibiotic Augmentin in Thailand
iliadin is an analogue of our Nazivin, from nasal congestion
The analogue of rehydron in Thailand is of different brands. Can called electrolyte powder, sold in including 7-eleven.
Analog of rehydron – drink when dehydrated
An ordinary medical mask, almost useless, but still
Unfortunately, I did the photos back in Russia, so many Thai drugs were not at hand.
Here are some more medicines you may need when cold, nasal congestion, coughing, high fever, as an anesthetic (photos are not mine).
It is important to know that due to the spread in Thailand of such a disease like dengue fever, antipyretics and painkillers are sold in mainly with paracetamol. Aspirin or ibuprofen and their drugs containing, when dengue can not drink!
Makham pom cough – Emblica Syrup (Indian Gooseberry) with pronounced expectorant property, an effective remedy for cold, cough, bronchitis:
Makham Pom Cough
Antipyretic baby with paracetamol syrup
SaRa – antipyretic baby with paracetamol syrup, It happens with different tastes, it is found in 7-eleven stores:
SaRa – antipyretic baby
Kamillosan – natural chamomile-based throat spray
Tylenol – antipyretic and analgesic
Tiger Balm – Star Type Balm
Isodine Spray – Gargle Spray
Decolgen – helps with the onset of a cold
Gofen – painkiller
A few more drugs that may be needed.
From the wind with dust, sun, water in the pool can get sick eyes. Thai eye drops:
Opsar – eye drops, relieve irritation and fatigue, analogue vizina
Scratches and abrasions in tropical climates are better right away process so that there is no inflammation and infection. Besides the following powder in pharmacies in Thailand sold healing Bepantin ointment (looks the same as in Russia, only letters Thai, but the name sounds identical) and Baneocyne powder in yellow-green packaging (in Russia this drug is called Baneotsin).
Pises Powder – antiseptic powder, type streptotsida
When not severe poisoning and minor stomach problems you can drink activated carbon (with strong poisoning is better consult a doctor immediately).
Activated carbon charcoal – activated carbon
Absorbent in case of poisoning
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