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Home to the world’s most vibrant Carnival celebration, Brazil is teeming with rhythmic music, stunning beaches, and a diverse expanse of wildlife habitats and climates. While you are enjoying Brazil’s exciting nightlife and breathtaking scenery, keep this list of over-the-counter drugs handy to combat any sickness that could put a damper on your party.
What are your symptoms?
| Complaint/Ailment | Active Ingredient | Available in US as: | Available in Brazil as: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Aspirin | AAS |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Alidor | |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid & Dextropropoxyphene | Not approved in the US | Doloxene-A |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid & Caffeine | Not available in the US | Fontol (aspirin & caffeine) |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid & Caffeine | Melhoral (aspirin & caffeine) | |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetylsalicylic Acid & Caffeine | Melhoral C (aspirin, caffeine, and vitamin C) |
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| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Ibuprofen | Motrin | Alivium |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Ibuprofen | Advil | Advil |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Ibuprofen | Children’s Advil | Buprovil |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Ibuprofen | Children’s Advil | |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Naproxen Sodium | Aleve | Naproxeno |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Naproxen Sodium | Flanax | |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetaminophen Paracetamol | Tylenol | Tylenol |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | Acetaminophen Paracetamol | Children’s Tylenol | Children’s Tylenol |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer For Cardiovascular Protection | Acetylsalicylic Acid | St. Joseph’s Baby Aspirin | AAS Protect |
| Pain Relief/Fever Reducer For Cardiovascular Protection | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Aspirin Infantil | |
| Topical Pain Relief | Methyl Salicylate | Aspi-Rub | Aspi-Rub |
| Cold & Flu Pain/Fever; Decongestant | Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine Paracetamol, Fenilefrina | Various brands | Vick Pyrena (with fenilefrina) |
| Cold & Flu Pain/Fever; Decongestant | Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine Paracetamol, Fenilefrina | Lemon-flavored drink | |
| Cold & Flu Cough/Chest Congestion | Guaifenesin | Mucinex | Vicks Xarope |
| Cold & Flu Cough/Chest Congestion | Guaifenesin | Robitussin (contains dextromethorphan) | Glyteol Xarope |
| Cold & Flu Cough/Chest Congestion | Guaifenesin | Bricanyl | |
| Cold & Flu Cough/Chest Congestion | Guaifenesin | Aeroflux (inhaler) | |
| Cold & Flu Cough/Chest Congestion | Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Turpentine Oil, Levomethol | Vicks Vaporub | Vicks Vaporub |
| Cold & Flu Nasal Congestion | Levomethamphetamine, Menthol, Camphor, Siberian Pine Needle Oil, Methyl Salicylate | Vicks Inhaler | Vicks Inhaler |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Loratadine (non-drowsy) Loratadina | Claritin | Loralerg |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Loratadine (non-drowsy) Loratadina | Alavert | Loranil |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Fexofenadine Fexofenadina | Allegra | Allegra |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Ebastine (non-drowsy) Ebastina | Not available in the US | Ebastel |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Diphenhydramine (causes drowsiness) | Benadryl | Benadryl |
| Allergy Antihistamine | Diphenhydramine (causes drowsiness) | AllerMax | Difenidrin |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Cetirizine & Pseudoephedrine Cetirizina y Pseudoefedrina | Zyrtec D | Zyrtec D |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Ebastine & Pseudoephedrine (non-drowsy) Ebastina y Pseudoefedrina | Not available in the US | Ebastel D |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine (non-drowsy) Loratadina y Pseudoefedrina | Alavert D | Loralerg D |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine (non-drowsy) Loratadina y Pseudoefedrina | Claritin D | Loranil D |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine (non-drowsy) Loratadina y Pseudoefedrina | Lorenix D | |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine (non-drowsy) Loratadina y Pseudoefedrina | Claritin D | |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Fexofenadine & Pseudoephedrine Fexofenadina y Pseudoefedrina | Allegra D | Allegra D |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Azatadine & Pseudoephedrine Azatadina y Pseudoefedrina | Not available in the US | Cedrin |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Brompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine & Dextromethorphan (may cause drowsiness) | Bromfed DM | Winter Ap |
| Allergy Decongestant & Antihistamine | Brompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine & Dextromethorphan (may cause drowsiness) | Carbodex DM | |
| Allergy Steroid & Decongestant | Fluticasone | Flonase Nasal Spray | Flixonase Nasal Spray |
| Allergy Steroid & Decongestant | Fluticasone | Fluticaps Inhaler | |
| Allergy Steroid & Decongestant | Fluticasone | Flutivate (topical corticosteroid) | |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium | Imosec |
| Hemorrhoids | Pramoxine, Phenylephrine, Glycerin | Preparation H | - |
| Hemorrhoids | Topical Hydrocortisone | Hydrocortisone creams | Locoid |
| Hemorrhoids | Topical Hydrocortisone | Lypocream | |
| Hemorrhoids | Topical Hydrocortisone | Berlison | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Zantac | Ulcoren |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Pylorid | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Antak | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Ranidin | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Zylium | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Tazepin | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Ulceril | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Ranitil | |
| Antacids | Ranitidine Ranitidina | Zadine | |
| Antacids | Omeprazole Omeprazol | Prilosec | Omep |
| Antacids | Omeprazole Omeprazol | Omeprotec | |
| Antacids | Omeprazole Omeprazol | Oprazon | |
| Antacids | Omeprazole Omeprazol | Peprazol | |
| Antacids | Omeprazole Omeprazol | Losec | |
| Antacids | Lansoprazole Lanzoprazol | Prevacid | LansoHexol |
| Antacids | Lansoprazole Lanzoprazol | Prazol | |
| Antacids | Esomeprazole | Nexium | Nexium |
| Antacids with antibiotics | Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin | Prevpac | Pyloripac |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Morning after pill | Postinor |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Plan B | Postinor Uno (one dose) |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Pozato | |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Pozato Uni (one dose) | |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | PPMS | |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Emergyn | |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Escinor | |
| Emergency Contraception | Levonorgestrel | Norlevo | |
| Sleep Aid | Diphenhydramine | zzQuil | Difenidrin |
| Sleep Aid | Diphenhydramine | Benadryl | |
| Sleep Aid | Diphenhydramine, Naphazoline Difenidramina y Nafazolina | zzQuil & Naphazoline (not approved) | Adnax |
| Motion Sickness/Nausea | Dimenhydrinate | Dramamine | Dramavit |
| Motion Sickness/Nausea | Dimenhydrinate | Triptone | Dramin |
| Motion Sickness/Nausea | Dimenhydrinate with Vitamin B6 | - | Dramavit B6 |
| Motion Sickness/Nausea | Dimenhydrinate with Vitamin B6 | Nausicalm B6 |