Many Ukrainians who move to Spain face a problem: it is impossible to find familiar medicines from Ukraine in local pharmacies. For example, "Fervex", "Nurafen", "Smecta" or "No-shpa" may be sold under other names or may only have local analogues. To make your search easier, we have collected list of analogues of Ukrainian medicines in Spain — from cold and cough medicines to allergy, stomach upset, and pain relief. In any case, we do not give recommendations on taking appropriate medications and do not bear any responsibility for this., but maybe this entry will be useful to someone and you will be able to easily explain to the doctor or pharmacist which drug you want to find.
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Cold, cough and sore throat medicine in Spain
Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory:
Adult:
“Fervex” = “Frenadol“
“TeraFlu” = “Invico“
“Vincigrip” or “Propalgin” – relieves pain, fever, nasal congestion
“Gelocatil” – for a cold accompanied by joint pain
“Aspirin” = “Aspirin", "Acido acetilsalicylic" (used with caution)
“Nice” = “Nimesulide” (Nimed)
“Diclofenac” = “Diclofenac”
For children:
“Ibuprofen”, “Nurafen” = “Dalsy“, “Ibuprofen“
"Paracetamol" = "Aperetal“, “Paracetamol“, “Febrectal” (in candles)
From cough:
“Romilar“, “Nasalmer” and “Bisolvon"or other syrups you will be advised directly at the pharmacy
“ACC” = “Fluimucil” or “Flumil Forte“
Ambrobene”, “Lazolvan” = “Ambroxol“, “Mucosolvan“
“Herbion” = “Hedera Helix” (herbal syrup, available under various brands)
“Sinecode” = “Pectox Lisina” (over-the-counter analogue)
For children:
“Prospan”- “PROSPANTUS JARABE“
For rubbing:
“Doctor Mom”, “asterisk” = “VapoRub“, “Radio Salil“
From a runny nose:
“Aquamaris” or “Aqualoc” = “Respir“, “Respibian“, “Rhinospray“, “Rhinomer“
"Naphthyzin", "Sanorin" = "Otrivin“, “Utabon” (nasal sprays).
"Xylometazoline" = "Xylometazoline“.
“Name” = “Nasivin“.
For sore throat:
“Tantum Verde“, “Strepsils“, “Angina pectoris“
"Pharyngosept" = "Lizipaina“.
“Lisobact” = “Lizipaina“, “Fluimucil Tablets“.
“Hexoral” = “Hexetidine“.
Allergy medicine Spain
“Nixar” = “Bilaxten”
"Cetrin", "Zodak" = "Cetirizine“.
“Claritin” = “Loratadine“.
“Erius” = “Desloratadine“.
Medicines for stomach disorders, heartburn and diarrhea in Spain
"Phosfalugel" = "Gaviscon“.
“Espumizan” = “AeroRed“.
“Smecta” = “Smectalia“.
“Mezim” = “Digestil“, “Ultra yeast” (enzyme preparations).
Diarrhea:
“Hydrasec” = “Tiofran“
“Imodium” = “Loperamide“
“Linex” = “Ultra yeast“
Absorbent:
“Activated carbon” = “Ultra Adsorb“
For heartburn:
“Gastal” or “Almagel” = “Almax“
“Omeza” = “Omeprazole“
“Duphalac” in tablets or powders
Vomit:
“Motilium” = “Motilium“
Medicine for cuts, wounds and burns in Spain
Potassium permanganate and brilliant green are not available in Spain.
“Iodine” = “Betadine"is in the form of an aqueous solution"
“Hydrogen peroxide” = “Hydrogen peroxide“
“Chlorhexidine bigluconate” = “Crystalmina“
For minor wounds and skin injuries:
Promethazine ointment = “Fenergan cream“
Furacilin ointment = “Furacin pomade“
“Baneocin” = “Dermisone tri-antibiotic“
“Bactroban” – antibacterial ointment, for open wounds with contamination
“Fenistil gel” = “Fenistil gel“
“Blastoestimulina"The healing ointment has no analogues and can be applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes."
For skin problems:
“Acyclovir” (for herpes) = “Acyclovir” or “Zovirax“.
“Panthenol” = “Bepanthol“, “Cicaplast Baume” (moisturizing and regenerative ointments).
“Levomekol” = “Blastoestimulina” or “Mupirocin“.
From insect bites:
“Neosayomo“, “Talquistina“
Medicines for pain, colic and spasms in Spain
"Citramon" or "Analgin" are not sold in Spanish pharmacies - they are banned in Europe. Search for:
“Nolotil” in tablets and ampoules
“Ketonal” = “Enantyum“
“Ibuprofen” = “Ibuprofen“
“No-Shpa” = “Buscopina“
For joint and spine pain:
“Voltaren” = “Voltadol gel“
“Voltadol Forte” (acute conditions)
“Nice” = “Suaron“
Cystitis:
“Canephron” = “Canephron“, “Red Cranberry” (plant extract)
From bloating:
“Aero red“
From genitourinary infections:
“Monural” = “Monurol“.
"Furadonin" = "Fosfomycin“.
“Phytolysin” = “Red cranberry” (cranberry extract).
Vitamins and immunomodulators:
“Ascorbic acid” = “Redoxon“.
“Imunal” = “Echinacea” (echinacea-based preparations).
“Vitamin D” = “Vigantoletten“.
We have added a list of the most common drug analogues that may be useful for Ukrainians in Spain. The information will help you explain your needs to the pharmacist or doctor more easily. However, remember that self-medication can be dangerousAlways consult your doctor before taking any medication, even if it seems familiar to you.
Important to know
Pay attention to side effects and contraindications, since the composition and additional components of the drugs may differ from Ukrainian ones.
The form of the medication may vary. For example, in Spain, preparations in the form of suppositories, solutions, or syrups are more often used.
Dosage: Be sure to check the dosage, as it may differ from Ukrainian analogues.
Accessibility: Some drugs can only be sold with a doctor's prescription.
Useful things to know about medicine in Spain
If you have just arrived and have not yet figured out how the healthcare system works, we recommend reading our article Health insurance in Spain: types, conditions, prices and tips.
In it, we explain the difference between public and private healthcare, how to get a medical card, and when it is worth taking out private insurance.