What’s Spanish for Imodium, Ibuprofen or Antihistamines?
If you’re asking “What’s Spanish for Imodium” you need Fortasec.
I created this tool as a handy reference guide of what to ask for in a farmacia as there’s been a couple of times where I’ve had to ask Google to translate for me, and if I’ve been there, I know others have too so I hope this helps you find remedy quickly!
Search by symptom or treatment
Search symptoms or find Spanish equivalents for common health needs.
Note: Antibiotics and strong medications officially require a prescription (receta médica), though rescue inhalers are frequently handled with discretion in urgent situations.
English ailments with Spanish solutions list
| The Problem in English | The Solution in Spanish |
| Acid Reflux / Heartburn | Omeprazol / Almax |
| Allergies & Nasal Congestion (Antihistamines) | Ebastel / Cetirizina / Aerius |
| Asthma Reliever Inhaler (The Blue Inhaler / Salbutamol) | Ventolín / Salbutamol (Inhalador) |
| Blisters (Walking & Hiking) | Compeed ampollas / Apósitos hidrocoloides |
| Blocked Nose / Sinus Spray | Utabón / Respibien |
| Bug Bites / Mosquito Itching | Polaramine (crema) / Alergical |
| Chafing / Friction Rashes (Thigh & Skin Chafing) | Talco / Crema anti-rozaduras (ISDIN / Compeed) |
| Cold Sores / Fever Blisters (Lip Blisters) | Compeed calenturas / Zovirax (crema) |
| Dry / Irritated Eyes (Redness or Sand) | Lágrimas artificiales / Colirio hialurónico |
| Emergency Rescue Bronchodilator | Airomir / Salbutamol genérico |
| Fungal Infections / Athlete’s Foot | Candidiz / Fungusol |
| Headache / Fever (Paracetamol) | Paracetamol / Gelocatil |
| Headache / General Pain (Ibuprofen 400mg) | Ibuprofeno 400mg / Dalsy (Kids) |
| Hot Drink Cold & Flu Powders (Lemsip equivalent) | Frenadol Complex / Propalgina Plus |
| Indigestion / Heavy Stomach (Antacid) | Rennie / Almax / Eno |
| Jellyfish Stings / Ocean Irritations | Amoniaco en stift (Amojosan) / Crema con corticoide leve |
| Nausea / Motion Sickness (Ferries & Boats) | Biodramina (con cafeína) |
| Sore Muscles / Joint Sprains | Voltadol (gel) / Ibuprofeno tópico |
| Sore Throat & Cough | Strefen / Bisolvon |
| Sunburn / Minor Burns | Aloe vera puro / Silvederm |
| Swimmer’s Ear / Earache | Oticum / Otogen |
| Upset Stomach / Traveler’s Diarrhea (Imodium equivalent) | Fortasec / Suero oral |
Image credit: Farmacia Joaquín Blanco📍, Calle Luis Morote📍 Las Palmas..