When searching for analogues of Ukrainian medicines in Poland, it is important to understand the peculiarities of the local healthcare system. The Polish pharmaceutical system has its own regulations for the sale of medicines, as well as rules for prescriptions. Find out more about the analogues of Ukrainian medicines in Poland and how to choose the right medicines

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Ukrainians who have moved to Poland may face some confusion in the selection of medicines, as Polish medicines differ from Ukrainian ones.

We will tell you how to choose an analogue of the usual Ukrainian medicines in Poland.

You can find out what medicines and in what quantity can be imported to Poland here.

What medicines can be bought in Poland without a prescription?

Polish pharmacies offer a wide range of medicines that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. Let's take a closer look at what medicines are available for free sale.

The main categories of over-the-counter medicines:

- drugs to relieve pain and inflammation: popular analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs;

- gastrointestinal drugs: diarrhoea remedies, medicines for digestive disorders, heartburn medicines;

- respiratory products: cough medicines, nasal sprays, cold and flu medicines;

- specific groups: antihypertensive drugs, anti-allergic drugs, antifungal drugs in various dosage forms.

Additionally, over-the-counter medicines are available:

- vitamin complexes;

- dietary supplements

- phytopreparations

- disinfectants;

- medicines for seasickness.

Can I buy antibiotics without a prescription in Poland?

The Polish healthcare system establishes strict rules for the circulation of antibacterial drugs. You cannot buy antibiotics in Polish pharmacies without a prescription, and there are good reasons for this.

Before prescribing an antibiotic, medical specialists conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient. It includes special laboratory tests that determine the sensitivity of pathogens to different groups of antibiotics. Only after receiving the results of these tests can the doctor choose the most effective drug, calculate the optimal treatment regimen and write a prescription.

In addition, it is important to know about the validity of prescriptions. While for most prescription drugs this period is one year, a prescription for antibiotics is valid for only one week.

Read more abouthow to prepare for a trip and find analogues of common medicines in European countries here.

Analogues of Ukrainian medicines in Poland

Painkillers

Analogues of Ibuprofen:

- Ibalgin;

- Ibuprom;

- Aprofen;

- Ibum Forte;

- Ibum;

- Nurofen.

Analogues of Paracetamol:

- Paramex Rapid;

- Bolopax;

- Tespamol;

- ARAR;

- Junior;

- Panadol;

- Theraflu;

- Gripex.

Additional painkillers familiar to Ukrainians:

- No-Spa - Np Spa;

- Nimesil (by prescription only);

- Spasmalgon (by prescription only).

Drugs for the gastrointestinal tract

- Pancreatin 8000 - Lipancrea 8000;

- Loperamide - Laremid;

- Activated white carbon - Carbo Medicinalis;

- Enterogermina - Enterogermina;

- Omez - Polprazol Max;

- Smecta - Smecta;

- Espumisan - Espumisan;

- Enterosgel - Enterosgel.

Drugs against allergies

- Cetrin - Zyrtec UCB;

- Claritine - Claritine Allergy;

- Alergo Max;

- Duozinal.

Sedatives and sleep aids

- Valdix 400;

- Magne B6 Forte;

- Optimum.

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Drugs against runny nose, cough and sore throat

- Otrivin - Otrivin;

- Galazolin - Xylometazolin;

- Nasivin - Nasivin Baby;

- Uniben;

- Tantum Verde;

- Gardimax medica;

- Isla;

- Mucosolvan;

- Flegamina.

Medicines to normalise blood pressure

- Glod;

- Sok Vigano Aronia;

- Novocardia;

- Mag Prim Cardio.

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

To find out which medicines cannot be imported to the EU countries and the list of prohibited medicines, please follow the link.

Analogues of other common Ukrainian drugs

- Corvalent - Validol, Mentowal;

- Levomecol - Detreomycyna;

- Hotifol - Karczochy;

- Fluconazole - Fluconazole;

- Pikolax - Pikopil;

- Atoxil - Silicolgel;

- Diclofenac tablets - Diclac, Dicloberl, Diclomax, Dicloreum, Cataflam, Olfen, Voltaren;

- Diclofenac ointment - Diclotica, Dicloziaja, Diclofenak Perrigo, Voltaren żel, Felogel Neo, Olfen Hydrożel, Olfen MAX;

- Urolesan - Urosept, Buscopan;

- Furacilin ointment - Nitrofurazon;

- Cinnabsin - Cinnabsin.

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

Obtaining prescriptions and health insurance in Poland: everything you need to know

Health insurance in Poland plays a key role in access to quality healthcare. For citizens coming from Ukraine, obtaining health insurance is a mandatory step. Modern insurance companies offer a convenient online policy application process that takes a few minutes.

For Ukrainians who have chosen Poland as their place of residence, it is recommended that they carefully study the available insurance packages and choose the one that best suits their individual medical needs. The European insurance system guarantees reliable health protection and access to necessary medical services.

It is important to understand that health insurance is not just a formality, but a necessary tool for receiving comprehensive medical care and access to prescription drugs in the Polish healthcare system.

Ukrainians can also choose private health insurance from Visit Ukraine portal with a wider coverage that guarantees reliable protection.

The Polish pharmaceutical system has a clear procedure for prescribing medicines. Prescriptions are issued only after a personal consultation with a doctor, who assesses the patient's condition and the appropriateness of prescribing a particular drug. This applies to both family doctors and narrow-profile specialists.

Just a reminder. Ukrainians who have moved to Germany should be familiar with local medicines. To find out what analogues of Ukrainian medicines are available in Germany and what you need to know about the rules for their sale, please follow the link.

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