When searching for analogues of Ukrainian medicines in the Czech Republic, it is important to know the specifics of the local pharmaceutical system. Czech pharmacies operate according to their own rules for selling medicines and issuing prescriptions. Find out more about how to find the right medicines, understand local names and choose the right analogues of Ukrainian medicines in the Czech Republic

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Ukrainians who have settled in the Czech Republic often face the problem of finding familiar medicines in local pharmacies, as the names and dosage forms of drugs here can differ significantly. We will tell you how to understand Czech medicines and find analogues of Ukrainian medicines in this article.

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What medicines can be bought in the Czech Republic without a prescription?

In the Czech Republic, as in most European countries, medicines are divided into prescription and non-prescription. Over-the-counter medicines that can be freely purchased in Czech pharmacies include:

- mild painkillers;

- cold and flu medicines;

- anti-allergic drugs;

- vitamins and mineral complexes;

- cough and sore throat remedies;

- medicines for the treatment of digestive disorders;

- ointments and creams for local pain;

- some antiviral drugs.

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Can I buy antibiotics without a prescription in the Czech Republic?

You cannot buy antibiotics without a prescription in the Czech Republic. All antibiotics, as well as most potent medicines, are available only with a doctor's prescription. This rule was introduced to prevent self-treatment and the development of antibiotic resistance, which is a serious problem worldwide. To get an antibiotic, you need to see a doctor who will assess your condition and, if necessary, write a prescription.

You can find out what medicines cannot be imported into the EU and the list of prohibited drugs here.

How do I get a prescription in the Czech Republic?

In the Czech Republic, medicines are divided into two main categories: prescription and over-the-counter. Most potent medicines, including antibiotics and some painkillers, are sold only with a doctor's prescription.

If you have any complaints or symptoms that require treatment, the first step is to see a general practitioner. In the Czech Republic, you first visit a general practitioner (therapist), who can write a prescription or refer you to a specialist who can also write a prescription if necessary.

It is also worth noting that the Czech Republic uses an electronic prescription system (eRecept). After the consultation, the doctor creates an electronic prescription, and you receive its number on your phone or in paper form. This number is enough to provide at the pharmacy to receive the prescribed medication.

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How to choose medicines in the Czech Republic: analogues of Ukrainian medicines

Painkillers

Analogues of Ibuprofen:

- Nurofen;

- Ibalgin;

- Brufen;

- Advil;

- Ibumax;

- Motrin;

- Ibuprom.

Analogues of Paracetamol:

- Paralen;

- Panadol;

- Paramax;

- Paracetamol Teva;

- Mexalen;

- Ataralgin;

- Medipyrin.

Additional painkillers familiar to Ukrainians:

- No-Spa - Np Spa;

- Spasmalgon - Algifen Neo (by prescription only);

- Citramon - Acylpyrin.

Drugs for the gastrointestinal tract

- Pancreatin - Pancreolan Forte;

- Loperamide - Imodium;

- Activated white carbon - Carbosorb;

- Rennie - Rennie;

- Gastal - Anacid;

- Smecta - Smecta;

- Mezym - Mezym.

Drugs against allergies

- Eden;

- Claritin - Claritin;

- Cetirizine - Zyrtec or Cetirizin Sandoz;

- Loratadine - Loratadin Teva.

Sedatives and drugs to improve sleep

- Novo-Passit - Novo-Passit;

- Persen - Persen;

- Valerian - Valeriana Extra;

- Glycine - Tryptophan;

- Magnesium B6 - Magnesium B6;

- Sedafiton - Relaxan.

Drugs for rhinitis, cough and sore throat

- Nazivin - Olynth;

- Otrivin - Otrivin;

- Strepsils - Strepsils;

- Ambrobene - Ambrobene;

- Lasolvan - Mucosolvan.

Keep in mind. Medicines should be taken only after consulting a doctor, as the optimal dosage should be chosen to avoid harm to health.

Analogues of other common Ukrainian drugs

- Corvalent - Valocardin;

- Levomicol - Leukopor or Ichtoxyl;

- Fluconazole - Fluconazole or Diflucan (by prescription only);

- Picolax - Guttalax;

- Atoxil - Enterosgel or Carbosorb;

- Diclofenac tablets - Diclofenac Teva (by prescription only);

- Diclofenac ointment - Voltaren Emulgel.

Important! Self-prescribing medicines can pose a serious health risk. Therefore, to minimise the risks, you should consult a qualified medical specialist on the selection of medicines.

Just to remind you. The Polish pharmaceutical system has its own regulations on the sale of medicines, as well as rules for issuing prescriptions. For more information on the analogues of Ukrainian medicines in Poland and how to choose the right medicines, please follow the link.

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