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dulouz
Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Uranus
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:57 am Post subject: How do you say "Rolaids" in Korea? |
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Aside from Rolaids, whats the antacid medication in Korea?
what about ibprophin? Whats that called? |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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EE-BOO-PRO-PEN. Say it that way and the pharmacist will understand. |
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thinker
Joined: 10 Feb 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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try some sign language and say Bey-ah-poom-ni-da (pain in yur stomach), they'll usually go AHH and pull something off the shelf for you> > >or draw a picture of a foamy stomach> > > |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Is Iboprophin the strong, good stuff, or is it over-the-counter business?
When I was back in the States, I was given some wonderful antacid medicine, but I could only get 6 weeks' worth of dosage. Now I have to plan it so that acid-laden meals and the medicine are taken at the same time...would love to find out about some prescription stuff. My stomach is healing, but I fear the spaghetti syndrome again... |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Z, Ibuprofen is a general pain killer/anti-inflammatory (e.g. Tylenol etc.), not really meant for stomachs; It was the secondary question of the OP unrelated to stomach troubles.
Most pharmacists should know the medicinal ingredient if it's written down; You might try writing this on a slip of paper and bringing it to the pharmacy-
RANITIDINE or RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (the acid reducer found in Zantac75).
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (the active ingredient in Peptol Bismol- the pink stuff)
FWIW, Rolaids, Tums, Alka Seltzer etc. are pretty much
Magnesium and Calcium Carbonate.
Good luck.
Edit:
Just found this webpage, it might be of use-
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/medicine/h2antagonist.html
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There are a number of medicines for treating stomach ulcers and indigestion. One of the most important of these is a group of medicines known as H2-receptor antagonists or H2 antagonists. The most commonly taken H2 antagonists are cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac). |
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yodanole
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Location: La Florida
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:20 am Post subject: antacid |
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The most effective, cheapest and widely available antacid in Korea or elsewhere is a mixture of baking soda and water taken orally. |
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white tiger
Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:08 am Post subject: |
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mmm...baking soda and water....THAT is the best advice for sure; I was introduced to this homemade method a few months ago; for me, i use about a teaspoon of the baking soda(or is it baking powder? Well, the Arm & Hammer one that you put in your fridge...) and a half glass of water. Makes my stomach like a grade 6 Science Fair volcano experiment for a bit, but it sure works good!
ps- also realized that when i cut back on the drinks, it also worked miracles! |
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The Great Wall of Whiner
Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Location: Middle Land
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 9:36 am Post subject: TUMS |
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I am bringing a WHOLE PILE of Tums and Rolaids with me when I come back to Korea May 1st.
Anyone interested, I will sell some, just make offers. |
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