A Good Decongestant For Nose

[KKvampire]

Cant seem to find an effective decongestant drug here in thailand over the counter, The ones availble are combined with paracetemol etc, Any ideas of a brand available. I dont mean those inhalers either

Edited February 8, 2012 by KKvampire

[Sheryl]

Please see thread currently running re pseudephedrine, which is the decongestant used in various cold preparations. Quite recently made prescription-only in Thailand much to the discomfort of cold sufferers.

I believe you may still be able to buy nasal drops containing pseudophedrine though so try that, otherwise only recourse is to see a doc at a hospital and get it there. Ridiculous I know.

[dddave]

There is a locally sold decongestant tablet called "CETTEC" that works very well for me though it does cause drowsiness. I don't know the active ingredients but it is not on the "banned" list according to my pharmacist. Very cheap, about B20/10 tabs.

[KKvampire]

Went to hospital today spend 1 hour 30 minutes for 2 minutes with a doctor for a note to get pusedoephedrine, asked her why I cant get it over the counter in Pharmacy she just smiled and said "I dont Know, ask the Government". How crazy that Antibiotics can be bought over the counter but a simple decongestant , which only side effects are drowsiness, cant be bought, Only in Thailand.

[Suradit69]

I find Otrivin to work well and I've not had any problem finding it in local pharmacies.