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Over-the-counter cold and runny-nose medicines to buy in Nha Trang, Vietnam

From messages by 5 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 24 days ago

TL;DR

For symptomatic cold relief, travelers mention paracetamol, an antihistamine, Strepsils and vitamin C. For an early runny nose, medicated drops are discussed; xylometazoline is a decongestant and may not suit everyone.

What the community said

For an early runny nose, look for medicated drops that are not decongestants. Xylometazoline is a decongestant, so an alternative is needed if it causes an allergy. Pinosol is also mentioned as a familiar option that may be difficult to find.

24 days ago Xylometazoline, Pinosol

A travel cold kit mentioned in the discussion includes paracetamol, Strepsils lozenges and vitamin C. This is for symptom relief rather than identifying the cause of illness.

37 days ago Paracetamol, Strepsils, vitamin C

If Theraflu is not readily available, the discussion suggests using paracetamol and an antihistamine as separate temporary options. Theraflu is noted as containing paracetamol plus phenylephrine and pheniramine.

47 days ago Theraflu: paracetamol, phenylephrine, pheniramine

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