Medicamente comune cu denumiri thailandeze și sfaturi pentru farmacii
ไทลินอล
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Fever, headache, mild pain
Sfat farmacie:
Ask for 'ya ka paracetamol'. Available at every 7-Eleven.
20-50 THB
ซาร่า
Paracetamol 500mg
Fever, headache, body aches
Sfat farmacie:
Thailand's most popular paracetamol brand. Sold everywhere.
15-35 THB
ไอบูโพรเฟน
Ibuprofen 200-400mg
Inflammation, muscle pain, menstrual cramps
Sfat farmacie:
Take with food. Ask for 'ya Ibuprofen'.
30-80 THB
แอสไพริน
Acetylsalicylic acid
Pain, fever, anti-inflammatory
Sfat farmacie:
Not recommended for dengue fever — use paracetamol instead.
20-50 THB
ยาหม่องตราเสือ
Menthol/Camphor
Muscle pain, headache, insect bites
Sfat farmacie:
White version for headaches, red for muscle pain.
50-120 THB
เคาน์เตอร์เพน
Methyl salicylate/Menthol
Muscle pain, sprains, back pain
Sfat farmacie:
Very popular in Thailand. Cool (blue) and warm (red) versions.
60-150 THB
ไดโคลฟีแนค เจล
Diclofenac sodium topical
Joint pain, muscle inflammation
Sfat farmacie:
Apply to affected area 3-4 times daily.
60-120 THB
นาพร็อกเซน
Naproxen sodium 220mg
Menstrual cramps, arthritis, headaches
Sfat farmacie:
Longer-lasting than ibuprofen. Take with food.
40-100 THB
ซาลอนพาส
Methyl salicylate/Menthol patch
Localized muscle and joint pain
Sfat farmacie:
Adhesive pain relief patches. Great for back pain from long bus rides.
40-90 THB
อาร์ค็อกเซีย
Etoricoxib
Acute pain, gout attacks, arthritis
Sfat farmacie:
Prescription required. Stronger anti-inflammatory for severe pain.
80-200 THB
อิโมเดียม
Loperamide
Diarrhea relief
Sfat farmacie:
Essential for travelers. Don't use if you have fever with diarrhea.
30-80 THB
ผงเกลือแร่
Oral Rehydration Salts
Dehydration from diarrhea or heat
Sfat farmacie:
Ask for 'gluea rae'. Critical for Bangkok belly recovery.
5-15 THB
สเมกตา
Diosmectite
Diarrhea, stomach coating
Sfat farmacie:
Natural clay-based. Safe for children too.
30-70 THB
ถ่านกัมมันต์
Activated Charcoal capsules
Food poisoning, gas, bloating
Sfat farmacie:
Take within hours of eating suspect food. Can stain teeth temporarily.
20-50 THB
แกวิสคอน
Sodium alginate/Sodium bicarbonate
Heartburn, acid reflux
Sfat farmacie:
Liquid form works faster. Take after meals.
80-180 THB
โอเมพราโซล
Omeprazole 20mg
Stomach acid, ulcers, GERD
Sfat farmacie:
Take 30 minutes before breakfast. OTC in Thailand.
30-80 THB
บัสโคแพน
Hyoscine butylbromide
Stomach cramps, intestinal spasms
Sfat farmacie:
Good for stomach cramps from spicy food.
40-90 THB
ยาลดกรด
Aluminum/Magnesium hydroxide
Indigestion, heartburn
Sfat farmacie:
Chewable tablets. Quick relief after heavy Thai meals.
15-40 THB
ดอมเพอริโดน
Domperidone 10mg
Nausea, vomiting, bloating
Sfat farmacie:
Take before meals. Helps with nausea from travel sickness.
20-60 THB
โปรไบโอติก
Lactobacillus/Bifidobacterium
Gut health, post-antibiotic recovery
Sfat farmacie:
Start taking a few days before your trip to build gut resilience.
100-300 THB
นอร์ฟลอกซาซิน
Norfloxacin 400mg
Bacterial diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea
Sfat farmacie:
Prescription antibiotic for severe traveler's diarrhea.
30-80 THB
คลอเฟนิรามีน
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg
Allergic reactions, itching, runny nose
Sfat farmacie:
Very cheap but causes drowsiness. Ask for 'CPM'.
10-30 THB
เซทิริซีน
Cetirizine 10mg
Allergies, hives, hay fever
Sfat farmacie:
Once daily, less drowsy than chlorpheniramine.
20-60 THB
ลอราทาดีน
Loratadine 10mg
Seasonal allergies, hives
Sfat farmacie:
Non-drowsy. Good for daytime allergy relief.
25-70 THB
เฟกโซเฟนาดีน
Fexofenadine 180mg
Chronic hives, severe allergies
Sfat farmacie:
Non-drowsy. Don't take with fruit juice.
40-120 THB
เพรดนิโซโลน
Prednisolone 5mg
Severe allergic reactions, inflammation
Sfat farmacie:
Short-course steroid. Prescription required for severe reactions.
20-50 THB
คาลาไมน์ โลชั่น
Calamine/Zinc oxide
Itchy skin, rashes, insect bites
Sfat farmacie:
Pink lotion. Great for jellyfish stings after vinegar wash.
30-60 THB
ไฮโดรคอร์ติโซน ครีม
Hydrocortisone 1%
Skin inflammation, eczema, rashes
Sfat farmacie:
Mild steroid cream. Don't use on face for more than a week.
40-100 THB
อีพิเนฟริน ออโต้อินเจคเตอร์
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
Anaphylaxis emergency
Sfat farmacie:
Prescription only. If you carry an EpiPen from home, bring extra — hard to find in Thailand.
2000-5000 THB
เบตาดีน
Povidone-iodine 10%
Wound cleaning, cuts, scrapes
Sfat farmacie:
Standard wound antiseptic. Available everywhere.
40-100 THB
ไฮโดรเจนเปอร์ออกไซด์
Hydrogen peroxide 3%
Wound cleaning, disinfection
Sfat farmacie:
For initial wound cleaning. Switch to Betadine for ongoing care.
15-30 THB
นีโอสปอริน
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Bacitracin
Preventing wound infection
Sfat farmacie:
Apply to clean cuts and scrapes. Essential for scooter road rash.
60-120 THB
ซิลเวอร์ซัลฟาไดอะซีน
Silver sulfadiazine 1%
Burns, severe sunburn
Sfat farmacie:
For burns. Apply after cooling the burn with water.
60-150 THB
แผ่นแอลกอฮอล์
Isopropyl alcohol 70%
Skin disinfection, cleaning
Sfat farmacie:
Keep a pack in your daypack for minor scrapes.
20-50 THB
มิวพิโรซิน
Mupirocin 2%
Skin infections, infected wounds
Sfat farmacie:
Antibiotic ointment for infected cuts. Use if wound looks red/swollen.
80-180 THB
คลอร์เฮกซิดีน
Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.05%
Wound irrigation, antiseptic wash
Sfat farmacie:
Better than alcohol for wound cleaning — less painful.
30-70 THB
เจลว่านหางจระเข้
Aloe barbadensis
Sunburn, skin soothing
Sfat farmacie:
Refrigerate for extra cooling effect on sunburns.
50-150 THB
โคลไตรมาโซล ครีม
Clotrimazole 1%
Fungal infections, athlete's foot, ringworm
Sfat farmacie:
Hot humid climate causes fungal infections. Apply twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
30-80 THB
เทอร์บินาฟีน ครีม
Terbinafine 1%
Severe fungal infections, jock itch
Sfat farmacie:
Stronger antifungal than clotrimazole. Once daily application.
60-150 THB
คีโตโคนาโซล แชมพู
Ketoconazole 2%
Dandruff, scalp fungal infections
Sfat farmacie:
Common need in humid tropical climate. Use 2-3 times per week.
80-200 THB
เบนโซอิลเปอร์ออกไซด์
Benzoyl peroxide 2.5-5%
Acne, pimples
Sfat farmacie:
Humidity and sunscreen can cause breakouts. Start with 2.5%.
80-200 THB
เพอร์เมทริน ครีม
Permethrin 5%
Scabies, lice
Sfat farmacie:
Apply to entire body below neck, leave overnight, wash off.
50-120 THB
ซิงค์ออกไซด์ ครีม
Zinc oxide 10-25%
Diaper rash, skin irritation, moisture barrier
Sfat farmacie:
Good moisture barrier for chafing in hot weather.
30-80 THB
คาลาดริล โลชั่น
Calamine/Diphenhydramine
Insect bites, rashes, itchy skin
Sfat farmacie:
Better than plain calamine — has antihistamine for itch relief.
50-100 THB
บีแพนเธน
Dexpanthenol 5%
Skin healing, dry skin, minor burns
Sfat farmacie:
Great for tattoo aftercare if you get one in Thailand.
100-250 THB
ดรามามีน
Dimenhydrinate 50mg
Motion sickness, nausea on boats/buses
Sfat farmacie:
Take 30 minutes before travel. Causes drowsiness.
30-60 THB
ซีแบนด์
Acupressure wristband
Motion sickness prevention (drug-free)
Sfat farmacie:
Press on Nei Guan pressure point. No side effects.
150-350 THB
สโคโพลามีน แผ่นแปะ
Scopolamine transdermal
Severe motion sickness, long boat trips
Sfat farmacie:
Prescription required. Apply behind ear 4 hours before travel.
100-250 THB
เมคลิซีน
Meclizine 25mg
Motion sickness, vertigo
Sfat farmacie:
Less drowsy than Dramamine. Good for island hopping.
30-70 THB
แคปซูลขิง
Zingiber officinale extract
Natural nausea relief, mild motion sickness
Sfat farmacie:
Natural option. Fresh ginger tea from street vendors works too.
80-180 THB
อะม็อกซิซิลลิน
Amoxicillin 500mg
Bacterial infections, ear/throat/urinary
Sfat farmacie:
Technically needs prescription. Complete the full course.
30-80 THB
อะซิโทรมัยซิน
Azithromycin 250mg
Respiratory infections, traveler's diarrhea
Sfat farmacie:
3-day course. Often prescribed for severe traveler's diarrhea.
50-150 THB
ซิโปรฟลอกซาซิน
Ciprofloxacin 500mg
Urinary tract infections, severe diarrhea
Sfat farmacie:
Avoid dairy products while taking. Stay hydrated.
30-100 THB
ด็อกซีไซคลิน
Doxycycline 100mg
Skin infections, malaria prophylaxis
Sfat farmacie:
Also used for malaria prevention. Causes sun sensitivity — use strong sunscreen.
20-60 THB
เมโทรนิดาโซล
Metronidazole 400mg
Parasitic infections, giardia, amoeba
Sfat farmacie:
Do NOT drink alcohol while taking this — severe reaction.
20-50 THB
เซฟาเลกซิน
Cephalexin 500mg
Skin infections, wound infections
Sfat farmacie:
Good for infected scooter scrapes or coral cuts.
30-80 THB
ฟิวซิดิก แอซิด ครีม
Fusidic acid 2%
Skin infections, impetigo, infected wounds
Sfat farmacie:
Topical antibiotic. Good for infected insect bites.
80-180 THB
น้ำตาเทียม
Carboxymethylcellulose/Hypromellose
Dry eyes, eye irritation from AC or pollution
Sfat farmacie:
Essential for contact lens wearers. AC everywhere dries eyes out.
80-200 THB
วิซีน
Tetrahydrozoline
Red eyes, eye irritation
Sfat farmacie:
Don't use more than 3 days — can cause rebound redness.
80-150 THB
คลอแรมเฟนิคอล ยาหยอดตา
Chloramphenicol 0.5%
Bacterial eye infection, conjunctivitis
Sfat farmacie:
OTC in Thailand for pink eye. Use for 5-7 days.
30-80 THB
ยาหยอดตาแอนตี้ฮิสตามีน
Olopatadine/Ketotifen
Allergic conjunctivitis, itchy eyes
Sfat farmacie:
For allergic eye reactions. Pollution in Bangkok can trigger this.
100-250 THB
ดีคอลเจน
Paracetamol/Phenylephrine/CPM
Cold symptoms, congestion, runny nose
Sfat farmacie:
Thailand's go-to cold medicine. Causes drowsiness.
20-50 THB
ทิฟฟี่
Paracetamol/Chlorpheniramine/Pseudoephedrine
Cold, flu, congestion, fever
Sfat farmacie:
Very popular Thai brand. Cheap and effective.
15-35 THB
ยาอมแก้เจ็บคอ
Benzocaine/Menthol lozenges
Sore throat, cough
Sfat farmacie:
Strepsils widely available. Also try honey-lemon from 7-Eleven.
20-60 THB
มิวโคซอลแวน
Ambroxol 30mg
Cough with phlegm, bronchitis
Sfat farmacie:
Thins mucus. Drink plenty of water alongside.
40-100 THB
เด็กซ์โทรเมทอร์แฟน
Dextromethorphan
Dry cough suppression
Sfat farmacie:
For dry coughs only. Don't combine with other cold medicines.
40-90 THB
สเปรย์พ่นจมูก
Oxymetazoline 0.05%
Nasal congestion, stuffy nose
Sfat farmacie:
Don't use more than 3 days to avoid rebound congestion.
60-150 THB
ซิงค์ + วิตามินซี
Zinc gluconate/Ascorbic acid
Immune support, cold prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Take at first sign of cold. Available at Boots and Watsons.
50-150 THB
ยาดมพ้อยเซียน
Menthol/Camphor/Eucalyptus inhaler
Nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea
Sfat farmacie:
Iconic Thai product. Every Thai person carries one. Great souvenir.
15-30 THB
ยากันยุง ดีท
DEET 20-30%
Mosquito and insect repellent
Sfat farmacie:
Essential in Thailand. Soffell brand is popular. Reapply every 4-6 hours.
80-200 THB
ยากันยุง พิคาริดิน
Picaridin/Icaridin 20%
Mosquito repellent (DEET-free)
Sfat farmacie:
Better for sensitive skin. Doesn't damage plastics like DEET.
120-280 THB
ครีมทาหลังยุงกัด
Ammonia/Diphenhydramine topical
Insect bite itch relief
Sfat farmacie:
Apply immediately after bite for best results.
50-120 THB
กันแดด SPF50+
Zinc oxide/Titanium dioxide/Chemical filters
UV protection, sunburn prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Thai sun is brutal. Reapply every 2 hours. Biore UV is popular here.
150-500 THB
ยาจุดกันยุง
Allethrin/d-Allethrin
Room mosquito repellent
Sfat farmacie:
For outdoor dining or bungalows without screens. Use in ventilated areas.
20-50 THB
เจลทาแก้เจ็บจากแมลงกัดต่อย
Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone gel
Bee stings, wasp stings, ant bites
Sfat farmacie:
Remove stinger first, then apply. Seek help for multiple stings.
60-150 THB
เจลทาปาก
Choline salicylate/Cetalkonium
Mouth ulcers, gum pain
Sfat farmacie:
Mouth ulcers common when eating lots of spicy food.
60-120 THB
คอร์โซดิล น้ำยาบ้วนปาก
Chlorhexidine 0.2%
Gum infections, mouth sores
Sfat farmacie:
Use for a week max. Can stain teeth with prolonged use.
100-200 THB
น้ำมันกานพลู
Eugenol
Toothache, temporary pain relief
Sfat farmacie:
Apply with cotton ball to aching tooth. Traditional Thai remedy.
30-70 THB
ขี้ผึ้งจัดฟัน
Orthodontic wax
Braces irritation, broken tooth edge cover
Sfat farmacie:
Temporary fix until you can see a dentist. Thailand has excellent dental care.
30-60 THB
มาลาโรน
Atovaquone/Proguanil
Malaria prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Start 1-2 days before entering malaria zone. Needed for border areas and some islands.
200-500 THB
ด็อกซีไซคลิน
Doxycycline 100mg
Malaria prophylaxis
Sfat farmacie:
Cheaper malaria prophylaxis option. Causes severe sunburn — use SPF50+.
20-60 THB
อัลเบนดาโซล
Albendazole 400mg
Intestinal worms, parasites
Sfat farmacie:
Single dose for most worm infections. OTC in Thailand.
20-50 THB
พราซิควอนเทล
Praziquantel 600mg
Liver flukes, tapeworms
Sfat farmacie:
For parasites from raw fish (common in Isaan cuisine).
30-80 THB
เกลือแร่ + ซิงค์
ORS + Zinc sulfate 20mg
Severe dehydration, heat exhaustion
Sfat farmacie:
Combine ORS with zinc for faster recovery from heat illness.
10-30 THB
ยาคุมฉุกเฉิน
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg
Emergency contraception (morning-after pill)
Sfat farmacie:
OTC at any pharmacy. Take within 72 hours. Brand: Madonna or Postinor.
30-80 THB
ยาคุมกำเนิด
Ethinylestradiol/Levonorgestrel
Birth control
Sfat farmacie:
OTC in Thailand. Many brands available. Much cheaper than Western countries.
30-150 THB
คาเนสเทน
Clotrimazole vaginal tablet/cream
Vaginal yeast infection
Sfat farmacie:
Common in tropical climates. 3-day or 1-day treatment available.
80-200 THB
กรดเมเฟนามิก
Mefenamic acid 500mg
Menstrual cramps, period pain
Sfat farmacie:
Ponstan brand. Very effective for period pain. Take with food.
15-40 THB
สารสกัดแครนเบอร์รี่
Vaccinium macrocarpon extract
UTI prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Preventive supplement. Drink lots of water in the Thai heat.
150-400 THB
เมลาโทนิน
Melatonin 3-5mg
Jet lag, sleep aid
Sfat farmacie:
Take 30 minutes before bedtime. Great for adjusting to Thai time zone.
100-300 THB
ไดเฟนไฮดรามีน
Diphenhydramine 25mg
Sleep aid, mild allergies
Sfat farmacie:
Sold as a sleep aid. Don't mix with alcohol.
30-80 THB
ยาหอม
Traditional Thai herbal blend
Stress relief, dizziness, mild anxiety
Sfat farmacie:
Traditional Thai medicine. Aromatic herbal tablets. Very popular locally.
30-80 THB
ยาหยอดหู
Acetic acid/Isopropyl alcohol drops
Swimmer's ear prevention, ear infection
Sfat farmacie:
Use after swimming/diving. Tilt head and let drops sit for 1 minute.
60-150 THB
ซิโปรฟลอกซาซิน ยาหยอดหู
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% otic
Bacterial ear infection
Sfat farmacie:
For active ear infections. See a doctor if pain is severe.
80-180 THB
น้ำเกลือพ่นจมูก
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Nasal irrigation, congestion, pollution
Sfat farmacie:
Helps with Bangkok pollution and smoky season in Chiang Mai.
80-180 THB
เม็ดเกลือแร่
Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium
Hydration, heat exhaustion prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Drop in water bottle. Essential for outdoor activities in Thai heat.
80-200 THB
วิตามินบีรวม
Thiamine/Riboflavin/Niacin/B6/B12
Energy, mosquito deterrent (anecdotal)
Sfat farmacie:
Some travelers swear B vitamins repel mosquitoes. Worth trying.
50-150 THB
ถ่านกัมมันต์ เม็ด
Activated charcoal 250mg
Hangover, mild food poisoning, gas
Sfat farmacie:
Take after a night on Khao San Road. Don't take with other medicines.
20-50 THB
ธาตุเหล็ก
Ferrous fumarate/sulfate
Iron deficiency, fatigue
Sfat farmacie:
Take with vitamin C for better absorption. Avoid with tea.
50-150 THB
มิลค์ทิสเทิล
Silymarin extract
Liver support
Sfat farmacie:
Popular with travelers enjoying Thai nightlife. Supports liver health.
150-400 THB
ผ้าพันแผลปลอดเชื้อ
Sterile gauze/adhesive bandage
Wound covering, protection
Sfat farmacie:
Keep wounds covered in tropical climate to prevent infection.
20-60 THB
พลาสเตอร์กันน้ำ
Waterproof adhesive bandages
Wound protection while swimming
Sfat farmacie:
Essential for beach days with scrapes. Change daily.
30-80 THB
ผ้ายืดพันแผล
Elastic compression bandage
Sprains, strains, joint support
Sfat farmacie:
For ankle sprains from uneven Thai sidewalks or hiking.
30-80 THB
เจลล้างมือ
Ethanol/Isopropanol 70%+
Hand sanitizing, germ prevention
Sfat farmacie:
Carry always. Not all street food stalls have hand washing.
30-80 THB
ถุงยางอนามัย
Latex/Polyurethane condom
STI prevention, contraception
Sfat farmacie:
Available at every 7-Eleven and pharmacy. Durex and Okamoto popular brands.
30-150 THB