Urgent Medication: Childrens Tylenol equivalent in Interlaken, Switzerland
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Urgent Medication: Childrens Tylenol equivalent in Interlaken, Switzerland
This is urgent.... medications in my carry on luggage were
taken away at the London airport since they did not meet the airport tsa requirements. We had tylenol and benadryl. Never had a problem while travelling with the 4 oz medicines anywhere else. Fortunately carrying a lot of benadryl singles in my checked luggage coz she has severe food allergies. She is has been coughing a bit and i am worried about her falling sick later. We are in Interlaken, switzerland at the moment. Trying to find out what would childrens Tylenol;s equivalent be out here. It contains Acetaminophen. Could anybody give me some suggestions?? Thanks a lot
taken away at the London airport since they did not meet the airport tsa requirements. We had tylenol and benadryl. Never had a problem while travelling with the 4 oz medicines anywhere else. Fortunately carrying a lot of benadryl singles in my checked luggage coz she has severe food allergies. She is has been coughing a bit and i am worried about her falling sick later. We are in Interlaken, switzerland at the moment. Trying to find out what would childrens Tylenol;s equivalent be out here. It contains Acetaminophen. Could anybody give me some suggestions?? Thanks a lot
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Hi mitra906,
I know it can be frustrating to figure out the different medications overseas. Last year during our three month trip to Europe I had a persistent infected tooth which landed me in the ER eventually. Prior to that though I found the pharmacists very helpful with medication recommendations.
I even had a nasty cold which required some medication to relieve symptoms. Again, the pharmacist was helpful in recommending the correct medication. In each situation there was someone on staff who spoke English so it was easy to communicate my problem.
I would recommend going into the pharmacy and explaining your problem. You'll more than likely get the help that you need.
I know it can be frustrating to figure out the different medications overseas. Last year during our three month trip to Europe I had a persistent infected tooth which landed me in the ER eventually. Prior to that though I found the pharmacists very helpful with medication recommendations.
I even had a nasty cold which required some medication to relieve symptoms. Again, the pharmacist was helpful in recommending the correct medication. In each situation there was someone on staff who spoke English so it was easy to communicate my problem.
I would recommend going into the pharmacy and explaining your problem. You'll more than likely get the help that you need.
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Any pharmacist will be able to help you. They all know what Tylenol/Acetaminophen ia and the equivalent.
Some medications are on the shelves - and some are "otc" but behind the counter. So go to any chemist/pharmacy and you'll be fine.
Some medications are on the shelves - and some are "otc" but behind the counter. So go to any chemist/pharmacy and you'll be fine.
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Relax. In Europe acetaminophen is called paracetamol.
It's as common as aspirin or ibuprofen, comes by dozens of brand names, and any pharmacist in Switzerland will know what you want/need. Mention the age of the child when you ask for paracetamol.
It's as common as aspirin or ibuprofen, comes by dozens of brand names, and any pharmacist in Switzerland will know what you want/need. Mention the age of the child when you ask for paracetamol.
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I know you're in Switzerland but in Italy it's Panadol. It could be the same there. My husband can't take aspirin and when he runs out of Tylenol he buys Panadol. Pharmacists know what to give you.
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Schuler,
How strange that the cost is so much higher for Tylenol. We found the opposite to be true for the prescription medications. Both of the antibiotics I took were 3 and 5 euros each for a seven day supply in Rome. Couldn't believe how cheap they were compared to the states.
Michele
How strange that the cost is so much higher for Tylenol. We found the opposite to be true for the prescription medications. Both of the antibiotics I took were 3 and 5 euros each for a seven day supply in Rome. Couldn't believe how cheap they were compared to the states.
Michele
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