over the counter medications help

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Hello, does anyone know if FLUCONAZOLE can be purchased over the counter in Switzerland or does one need a perscription?

thanks!

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I use the swiss medic compendium to find information about medications. The documents you get are the same that you find in the medicament box. It tells you if you need a prescription. Sometine you get even retail price.

It's only in germana and french.

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This is an antifungal drug (Diflucan) and I think it is not available over the counter in CH. Ask in the chemist just to be sure.

I think the strongest drug available for Candida infections, for example, is "Canesten" and this can be purchased over the counter.

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Thanks for the replies.

Went to the pharmacist, and they spoke english, thank the gods, and no, they don't sell fluconazol/Difluclan over the counter. canesten doesnt really help in my case.

Thanks for the link MrVertigo, will be helpful in the future.

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As you found out, it is by prescription only in Switzerland. If you come to the UK on holiday, pop into a chemist or two and get one (they only sell one at a time). The expiration date is usually a couple of years out, and saves the hassle and expense of having to get to the doctor when you really need the medicine.