💊 الأدوية: RU ↔ DE
German pharmacy equivalents for familiar medicines — with notes.
Prescription-only in DE (Novalgin), for severe pain — a prescription is asked for.
Over the counter up to 400 mg — syrup or tablets.
Over the counter — standard for fever and pain.
Not approved in DE (phenobarbital) — import banned.
Not common in DE — menthol alternative: Baldrian drops.
Over the counter — for diarrhoea and poisoning.
Over the counter — for pain and as a blood thinner.
Drotaverine not approved in DE — alternative: Buscopan.
Over the counter — for diarrhoea, earth-powder.
Valerian root, over the counter — for sleep and nerves.
Herbal for sinusitis — German standard, pharmacy-only.
Prescription-only (beta blocker) — only via cardiologist.
- Some "home" medicines are banned in DE — always ask for the INN (ingredient name).
- Import rule: personal supply allowed, narcotics only with a certificate.
- The pharmacist advises for free — say "Ich brauche etwas gegen…" and name the symptom.
Information only, not medical advice. If unsure → pharmacy or doctor.