Lima Travel Forum

Over the Counter Drugs Lima
Posted: Wed July 2, 2008 07:42 PM UTC

I need to know if Diamox for altitude sickness and Cipro, an intestinal antibiotic can be purchased in Lima drugstores without a prescription.
thanks!!!

CarolSouthwest

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Re: Over the Counter Drugs Lima
Posted: Thu July 3, 2008 11:57 PM UTC

absolutly you can buy all those antibiotics at any drugstore with no prescription over here :)
nice trip!

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beckyta

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Re: Over the Counter Drugs Lima
Posted: Mon July 7, 2008 01:16 AM UTC

Yep – and a heck of a lot cheaper than you get gouged for at home! Buy extra and feed your friends ;) Wish I had stocked up more before I came home!

Scott

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onebadcat

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Re: Over the Counter Drugs Lima
Posted: Thu July 10, 2008 10:57 AM UTC

Absolutely true. Not only in Lima but even in remote Andean towns you will find tons of well stocked pharmacies. I have never seen so many pharmacies/chemists in my life.
You usually do not buy a box of something but a certain number of tablets, even for aspirin! Even in Huancavelica, in the middle of nowhere, you could find all sorts of antibiotics & buy over the counter.
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adelinemmc

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Re: Over the Counter Drugs Lima
Posted: Sat July 12, 2008 09:35 PM UTC

Make sure you do not take the Diamox if you are sensitive to sulfa. Also a single aspirin accompanied by a single antacid (such as a Rolaids tablet) can do wonders for altitiude sickness. The locals drink tons of Mate de Coca tea and many hotels will have it available in the lobby.

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