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South Africa is a stunning country at the southernmost tip of Africa where two oceans meet. Whether you are touring its lush wind lands, or seeing exotic wildlife, be prepared for any potential illnesses with this guide to over-the-counter medicines available in South Africa.
What are your symptoms?
| Complaint/Ailment | Active Ingredients | Available in US as: | Available in South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | |||
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Generic Naproxen | Adeco-Naproxen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Generic Naproxen | Aspen-Naproxen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Generic Naproxen | Mylan-Naproxen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Aleve/Naprosyn/Anaprox | Nafasol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Aleve/Naprosyn/Anaprox | Napflam |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Aleve/Naprosyn/Anaprox | Aleve |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Naproxen | Aleve/Naprosyn/Anaprox | Antalgic |
| Paracetamol/Acetaminophen | |||
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Orphenadrine | Not Available in US | Besemax |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Orphenadrine | Not Available in US | Besenol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Calmodor |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Calpol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Codeine | Only available by Script in US | Co-codamol ? |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-Inflammatory | Paracetamol/Ibuprofen | Not Available in US | Dentopain |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Dextropropoxyphene | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Doxyfene |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Codeine | Only Available by script in US | Emacod |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Empaped |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Espasmocol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Go-Pain P |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Lotem |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Paracetamol/Ibuprofen | Not Available in US | Mypaid |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Insomnia | Paracetamol/Diphenhydramine | Tylenol Pm | Night Pain |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Painamol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Codeine | Only available by Script in US | Painamol Plus |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Panado |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Paracetamol/Ibuprofen | Not Available in US | Panado Plus |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Perfalgan |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Profief |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol/Mephenesin | Tylenol/Generic Acetaminophen | Spasmend |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Tramadol | Not Available In US | Tramacet |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Tramadol | Not Available In US | Tramazac Co |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Insomnia | Paracetamol/Diphenhydramine | Tylenol PM | Tylenol PM |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Major Pain Relief | Paracetamol/Tramadol | Not Available In US | Ultracet |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | Paracetamol | Generic Acetaminophen | Woodwards Paracetamol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer | |||
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Generic Ibuprofen | Adeco-Ibuprofen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil | Advil |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Betagesic |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Betaprofen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Ibuflam |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Ibucine |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Ibumol |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Ibupain |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Inza |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen/Paracetamol | Not Available in US | Lotem |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Nurofen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory Major Pain Relief | Ibuprofen/Codeine | Not Available in US | Nurofen Plus |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Nurofen Period Pain |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Ranfen |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Advil/Motrin/Generic Ibuprofen | Sandoz Ibuprofen |
| Children's Pain Relief/Fever Reducer | |||
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Children's Advil/Motrin | Nurofen for Children |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Ibuprofen | Children's Advil/Motrin | Brufen Pediatric |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid/Aspirin | |||
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid/ Dipyridamole | Not Available in US | Asasantin Retard\ |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Ecotrin/Bayer lose dose (81mg) | Bayer Aspirin Cardio 100mg |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Bayer aspirin/Generic Aspirin | Be-Tabs Aspirin |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Ecotrin | Ecotrin |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Bayer Lose Dose Aspirin | Lo-Aspirin |
| Aches/Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Generic Aspirin | PCH Acetylsalicylic |
| Cold and Flu | |||
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Sinus/Nasal Congestion | Paracetamol/Phenylpropanolamine | Not Available in US for safety reasons | Sinuclear |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Sinus/Nasal Congestion Sinus Pressure | Paracetamol/Pseudoephedrine | Not Available in US for safety reasons | Sinugesic |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Sinus/Nasal Congestion Sinus Pressure | Paracetamol/Pseudoephedrine | Not Available in US for safety reasons | Sinumax |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Itchy/Watery eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing | Paracetamol/Phenylephrine | Tylenol Sinus | Sinustat |
| Coughing | Dextromethorphan | Delsym DM | Benylin Dry Cough |
| Coughing | Dextromethorphan | Delsym DM | Dilinct |
| Chest congestion | Guaifenesin | Mucinex | Benylin Wet Cough |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory Sinus/Nasal Congestion | Ibuprofen/Pseudoephedrine | Not Available in US | Nurofen Cold & Flu |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory Sinus/Nasal Congestion | Ibuprofen/Pseudoephedrine | Not Available in US | Sinutab 3-Way |
| Aches Pains Fever Reducer Anti-inflammatory Sinus/Nasal Congestion | Ibuprofen/Pseudoephedrine | Not Available in US | Benylin For Colds |
| Allergy | Cetirizine | ||
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Acuzyrt |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Adco-Cetirizine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Allcet |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | allermine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Aspen Cetirizine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Austell Cetirizine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Betek |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Cetirizine-Hexal |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Texa |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Zetop |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Cetirizine | Zyrtec/Generic Cetirizine | Zyncet |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | ||
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Allergex Non Drowsy |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Apex-Loratadine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | AP-Loratadine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Cipla-Loratadine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Clarinese |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Clarinese Syrup |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Demazin NS |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Laura |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Lorfast |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Pollentyme |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Rhinigine |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Loratadine | Alavert/Claritin | Rohist |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Diphenhydramine/Ammonium Chloride | Not Available in US | Benylin Original |
| Allergic Rash/Hives Red Itchy Skin Topical Pain Relief | Diphenhydramine chloride/Calamine | Caladryl | Caladryl (topical ?) |
| Itchy/Watery Eyes Runny Nose/Sneezing Itchy Throat | Diphenhydramine/Mepyramine | Not Available in US | Histodor |
| Fluticasone | |||
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Avamys |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Flixonase |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Flixotide |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Flomist |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Flonase |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone | Flonase | Foxair |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone/Salmeterol | Not Available in US | Serefol |
| Rhinitis | Fluticasone/Salmeterol | Not Available in US | Seretide |
| Sleep-Aide | |||
| Aches/Pains Insomnia | Diphenhydramine/Paracetamol | Tylenol PM | Mypaid Night Pain |
| Aches/Pains Insomnia | Diphenhydramine/Paracetamol | Tylenol PM | Tylenol PM |
| Insomnia | Diphenhydramine | Unisom/Zzquil | Betasleep |
| Anti-Diarrhea | Loperamide | ||
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium/Generic Loperamide | Norimode |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium/Generic Loperamide | Cipta-Lopermide |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium/Generic Loperamide | Gastron |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium | Imodium |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide | Imodium/Generic Loperamide | Loperstat |
| Constipation | |||
| Constipation | Bisacodyl | Dulcolax | Dulcolax |
| Constipation | Bisacodyl | Dulcolax/Ex-lax/Generic Bisocodyl | Freshen Bisacodyl Laxative |
| Constipation | Bisacodyl | Dulcolax/Ex-lax/Generic Bisocodyl | Peritone Bisacodyl Laxative |
| Constipation | Bisacodyl | Dulcolax/Ex-lax/Generic Bisocodyl | Gencolax |
| Motion Sickness | |||
| Nausea Upset Stomach | Dimenhydrinate/Tartrazine | Dramamine (US product does not contain Tartazine) | Dramamine (warning of allergic reaction including Bronchial Asthma) |
| Hemorrhoids | |||
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash Bacteria associated with rash | Hydrocortisone/Ciprofloxacin | Not Available in US | Ciprobay HC Otic |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Covocort |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Daktacort |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Hydrocortisone Vitalis |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Procutan |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Locoid |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Solu Cortef |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Dilucort |
| Itchy Skin Redness and Inflammation due to rash | Hydrocortisone | Cortaid/Caldecort/Cortisone-10 | Neomycin |
| Heartburn/GERD (Acid Reflux) | |||
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | No equivalent dosage | Histak 500mg |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Zantac | Ranihexal 150mg (also comes in a 300mg which is not available in US) |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Zantac | Ranit |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Not available in US | Ranitidine 300 Biotech |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Zantac | R-Loc |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Zantac | Ultak 150mg (also comes in 300mg which is not available in US) |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Ranitidine | Zantac | Zantac |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Omeprazole | Generic Omeprazole | Accord Omeprazole |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Omeprazole | Generic Omeprazole | Adco-Omeprazole |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Omeprazole | Prosilec/Losec | Altosec |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Omeprazole | Prosilec/Losec | Lokit |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Omeprazole | Prosilec/Losec | Losec |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Lansoprazole | Generic Lansoprazole | Aspen-Lansoprazole |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Lansoprazole | Previcid | Lancap |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Lansoprazole | Previcid | Lansoloc |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Lansoprazole | Previcid/Generic Lansoprazole | Lansoprazole Unicorn |
| heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | Lansoprazole | Previcid/Generic Lansoprazole | Lansoprazole Winthrop |
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) | |||
| Heartburn GERD (Acid Reflux) Anti-inflammatory | Esomeprazole/Naproxen | Vimovo (only by Prescription) | Vimovo |
| Emergency Contraception | |||
| Prevent Pregnancy | Levonorgestrel | Plan B | E-Gen-C |
| Prevent Pregnancy | Levonorgestrel | Plan B | Escapellell |
