tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post2347133416445639676..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: How Rio de Janeiro medicates meRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-69722731511288694152011-09-29T08:54:13.769-03:002011-09-29T08:54:13.769-03:00I love the internet (and your blogpost! :-)) Thank...I love the internet (and your blogpost! :-)) Thanks very much.. Its not good getting a cold while being in wonderful Rio, but its way better when you know what do do against it :-) Obrigado!<br /><br />JohannesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-72487526178778484782010-08-16T06:59:16.162-03:002010-08-16T06:59:16.162-03:00I think Dramamine is Dramin down here. I think is ...I think Dramamine is Dramin down here. I think is the key phrase there. :) It's what my ped suggested I give my kid to fly so...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-31472308466677522522010-08-15T21:58:43.715-03:002010-08-15T21:58:43.715-03:00What about dramamine? Is it easy to find?What about dramamine? Is it easy to find?shellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510233639065517643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-53624950893127465342010-08-15T19:25:46.285-03:002010-08-15T19:25:46.285-03:00I had to use one of those labs when my youngest wa...I had to use one of those labs when my youngest was under one. He took prilosec but it had to be made into liquid form. I know a couple good ones and I have some friends who do what you are saying, but mainly with creams and such. <br /><br />It may be cheaper, but I would worry about the quality and or consistency of the medication. I def had medication come slightly different each time.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-60088973397978603082010-08-15T17:17:23.614-03:002010-08-15T17:17:23.614-03:00Regarding the expense of medications: have any of...Regarding the expense of medications: have any of you tried a farmacia de manipulacao? Brazilians I know here in the U.S. have told me about them, and it seems they basically are pharmacies that will make up generic forms of a drug for you for about 1/3 of the cost. I'm curious to know if anyone has experience with them. If not, they might be worth a try!<br />LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-61294282439582759242010-08-12T14:51:22.173-03:002010-08-12T14:51:22.173-03:00Marcus doesn't love Trimedal, so we never take...Marcus doesn't love Trimedal, so we never take it. I usually take Naldecon Dia/Noite, which works and has the plus of knocking you down for a wonderful deep sleep. To me, that's what really works for really bad colds: a good rest.<br />We may not have wonderful meds, but we do have a bunch of "works-for-anything" folklore stuff, such as Hipoglós, Pomada do Vovô Pedro (u have to Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103190752732967939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-84456045126105774332010-08-12T08:59:13.239-03:002010-08-12T08:59:13.239-03:00I don't know if this counts, but it's pret...I don't know if this counts, but it's pretty much impossible to find anything to help you if you're lactose intolerant (like Lactaid or dairy digestive), so it's a good idea to stock up when you're in the US/Canada (not sure about other countries). Last time I was in Brazil and my wife needed it, my mom had to order it online and it cost well over RS150, to have it shipped Mariannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-1898931438967968872010-08-11T21:28:00.934-03:002010-08-11T21:28:00.934-03:00Thanks for all the tips! Very helpful indeed (and ...Thanks for all the tips! Very helpful indeed (and intimidating, too, I might add!) So much to learn, so much to learn...;-)Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848586910688303858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-29153065910716970992010-08-11T20:28:51.975-03:002010-08-11T20:28:51.975-03:00Can't forget Floratil. It's to replenish t...Can't forget Floratil. It's to replenish the healthy bacteria after and during the poopsRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-61349922908755944122010-08-11T10:38:43.633-03:002010-08-11T10:38:43.633-03:00I remember the one time I was denied a px medicine...I remember the one time I was denied a px medicine at a pharmacy. I had called my pediatrician and he gave me the information and told me to go get said medicine.<br /><br />I just looked at the pharmacist and asked her if she was serious. She said yes. I then told her she must be new. I went to another one at the same counter, who did know me, and bought what I needed. Shockingly, she was neverRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-5771537031789814462010-08-11T10:20:43.696-03:002010-08-11T10:20:43.696-03:00Great post.
I have developed an allergy toward di...Great post.<br /><br />I have developed an allergy toward dish detergent (given there is no hot water on tap and I have to use so much of the stuff!). Nasty. The dermatologist has recommended many topical creams, but none as effective as Diprogenta (“for the relief of inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatosis”) – works great.<br /><br />On a basic level – Granado Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-86901457113407106452010-08-11T07:01:13.039-03:002010-08-11T07:01:13.039-03:00They have Allegra down here. There's also cele...They have Allegra down here. There's also celestime and Hixine. You'd have to see a doctor to find out which would be best for you. <br /><br />Everything is OTC here :)<br /><br />Meds are only available in pharmacies. You will only find 3 pharmacies on every single block in every single neighborhood! lol<br /><br />Most meds for kids automatically come with flavor. For kids cough, I&Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-9951071745837904262010-08-11T00:47:27.040-03:002010-08-11T00:47:27.040-03:00Valuable info! Any good antihistamines? (preferabl...Valuable info! Any good antihistamines? (preferably non-drowsy like Claritin, Zyrtec)<br /><br />And a cough medicine for kids?<br /><br />Out of curiosity can meds be obtained OTC or do they all require a prescription?<br /><br />Are meds available only in pharmacies or are there general stores like CVS, Walgreens, Target where they can be obtained OTC?<br /><br />Lastly, can flavor be added to Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848586910688303858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-24718120810026793742010-08-10T23:25:09.320-03:002010-08-10T23:25:09.320-03:00yea for Dorflex. It does wonders on nasty (migrai...yea for Dorflex. It does wonders on nasty (migraine type) headaches too.Corinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-31565849470924466952010-08-10T22:19:07.313-03:002010-08-10T22:19:07.313-03:00oh my gosh, thank you for posting this. when i co...oh my gosh, thank you for posting this. when i couldn't sleep due to a HORRID cough, I finally found this: maleato de dexclorfeniramina + sulfato de pseudoefedrina + guaifensenia. It's not as glorious as bight time theraflu, but it does the trick. I got the generic stuff for $8 R, but I can't remember what the name is of the name brand.shellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510233639065517643noreply@blogger.com