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An Italian pharmacy is called a “farmacia.” There are no chain pharmacies in Italy, but a farmacia is universally recognizable by the green cross sign. Pharmacies and their opening hours are regulated by law and operate on a “rota” system to ensure an open pharmacy for medical emergencies at any time.
Every pharmacy will display a card identifying its own opening hours, emergency number and instructions for emergency services outside of the opening hours.
Utilize the EmergenciesFVG App to find an open pharmacy near you.
These common over-the-counter medications are available at Italian pharmacies. Consult the pharmacist or your doctor for proper use and dosage.
ANTACID
Generic: Aluminium hydroxide, Pantoprazole, Esomeprazole
Brand: Maalox, Nexium
ANTIDIARRHEAL
Generic: Loperamid-Hcl
Brand: Imodium, Dissenten
ANTIFUNGAL
Generic: Terbinafine
Brands: Canesten, Pevaryl, Lamisil
ANTIFUNGAL (VAGINAL)
Generic: Clotrimazole
Brands: Gynocanesten, Meclon
ANTIHISTAMINE
Generic: Cetirizine, Fenoxfenadine
Brands: Reactine, Zirtec, Fexallegra
CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN
Generic: Ibuprofen
Brand: Nurofen
CHILDREN’S TYLENOL (SYRUP)
Generic: Paracetamol
Brands: Tachipirina
CONSTIPATION
Generic: Lactulose, Macrogol
Brand: Portolac, Lactulose, Onligol
COUGH MEDICINE
Generic: Dextrmetorphan, Oxolamine, Levodropropizine
Brands: Bronchenolo sedativo, Tussibron, Levotuss
EAR WAX REMOVER
Generic: Docusat-Natrium
Brand: Cerulisina
HEAD LICE
Generic: Permethrin
Brand: Paranix
ORAL ELECTROLITE REPLACEMENT (FOR ADULTS)
Contains: sodium, potassium chloride and glucose
Brands: Polase, Massigen, 4Fuel
SALINE NASAL SPRAY
Generic: Sodium Chloride
Brands: Isomar, Sterimar, Ialumar
It is important to know that the USNH Naples pharmacy will only fill a prescription if it is written to standard and is in English. TRICARE Patient Liaisons can assist with translating your Italian network care recommendations and prescriptions. The Medical Officer of the Day or your PCM may need to replicate the recommended prescription to order it at the Naples pharmacy. The medication must be something carried by the USNH Naples pharmacy as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication.
