OTC Medications Expats should pack before coming to Nigeria

Below is a list of medicines available for purchase over the counter (OTC) that expats should pack prior to coming to Nigeria as advised by the CDC.

• Antacid for heartburn and indigestion, you may need it after sampling our fiery pepper soup!
• Diarrhea medicine such as Loperimide/Imodium or Peptobisomol. If purchasing in Nigeria, to avoid fake drugs, its best to purchase from a chain such as Health plus or Medplus
• Antihistamine for allergic reaction
• Motion sickness medicine for long journeys
• Cough drops; you will probably need these during our dusty Harmattan season
• Cough suppression/expectorant
• Decongestant
• Medicine for pain and fever like acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen
• Mild laxative
• Mild sedative or other sleep aid
• Saline nose spray

For more information on moving to Nigeria and life as an expat in Nigeria please read our other articles here.

In an emergency; our medevac plans will cover the cost of emergency medical evacuation and treatment abroad for a small yearly fee.

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ORIGINAL SOURCES : https://www.flyingdoctorsnigeria.com/2017/09/07/otc-medications-expats-pack-coming-nigeria/