Deux petites questions en vitesse avant notre départ lundi:
- cash ou carte? Vaut-il mieux emporter des euros et les changer sur place, ou bien retirer des roupies aux DAB avec sa Visa? Tout dépend du taux de change et des commissions chez les agents, et du maximum que l'on peut retirer par transaction au distributeur - quelqu'un connaît-il le plafond, et éventuellement la banque locale qui autorise les plus gros retraits (sachant que ma banque me prend ~8€ par transaction ca risque de me coûter cher si je ne peux pas prendre plusieurs centaines d'euros a la fois)? Sinon, si le taux est bien meilleur, je peux aussi emporter des dollars US qui me restent de précédents voyages.
- quels sont, dans la liste des médicaments, ceux à acheter de préférence en France et ceux à acheter sur place?
première question > Du cash (en billet de 100e par exemple, a garder toujours sur soi, il suffit de se souvenir qu'on est une tirelire ambulante 😉). Ca coute clairement trop cher de retirer aux DAB...
Pour info, le maximum que l'on peut tirer des DAB, c'est ~30,000rs (du a l'espace récupérateur limité).
Pas la peine de prendre des dollars, les euros sont tout aussi bien vus par les agences de change. N'hésite pas à en faire plusieurs, parfois il y a une petite variation des taux.
deuxième question > Smecta, Spasfon, Imodium (ou assimilé), un antibio large spectre est conseillé, truc anti-rhume (même si le D-Cold, médicament du coin, même périmé est efficace), somnifère (si vous ne supportez pas le bruit, sinon on vous fournira du valium à la pharmacie du coin... provenance incertaine), des pansements, de l'antiseptique, etc... Une trousse de secours complète est assez conseillée. On ne sait jamais. Et puis ça dépend si vous comptez visiter l'hôpital local... déconseillé en tout cas. 😎
30,000 roupies, ça fait 300€, c'est encore correct (équivalent à ~3% de commission), mais si tu dis que les euros sont bien acceptés et faciles à changer je ne vais pas me compliquer la vie. Tiens, justement, au jour d'aujourd'hui on peut avoir combien de roupies pour un euro? Je vois que le taux de change selon xe.com est de 102.50, ca serait pour me donner une idée de la fourchette.
Par contre, je n'ai pas compris ta réponse a la deuxieme question, en fait je voulais savoir qu'est ce qu'il valait mieux acheter sur place plutot qu'en France, parmi la trousse de pharmacie recommandée - j'ai lu sur ce forum qu'on pouvait trouver certains antibiotiques a Katmandou, sans ordonnance si je me souviens bien - je ne sais pas du tout si c'est moins cher, ou même conseillé.
Ce n'est pas 30 000, mais 40 000 NPR par retrait, toutefois, au début de l'an passé, toutes les ATM se sont vues limiter à 10 000... et les ruptures sont fréquentes !
Je ne sais pas ce qu'il en est maintenant, compte tenu de ce paramètre, nous avons ouvert un compte et faisons un gros transfert, une seule fois par mois.
Un transfert coute 19 euros (tarifs de la sté générale) quel que soit le montant et le retrait à la banque est gratuit et rapide (à la Nepal investment de Durbar Marg) si on connait les heures (éviter les fins de mois) et qu'on ne retire pas plus d'un lack (env 1000 euros) à la fois.
On trouve pratiquement toutes les molécules sous des noms différents, mais les faux parfois dangereux sont fréquents.
Il faut se fournir aux pharmacies très proches des hôpitaux, les seules qui soient à peu près sures.
C'est bien entendu moins cher, mais pas remboursé par la SS, alors !
sinon on vous fournira du valium à la pharmacie du coin... provenance incertaine
Vous conseillez souvent aux gens de consommer du valium (famille des benzodiazépines!!!) ???
Certes c'est hyptonique mais certainement pas un traitement anodin, encore plus si on doute sur l'origine 🏴☠️
Bon sinon pour la pharmacie, vous pouvez vous inspirer de celle-ci (composition personnelle) et que vous pouvez adapter (sur conseils et/ou prescriptions du médecin). Notamment avec un antibio à spectre large, en effet, là je suis d'accord.
Coton hydrophile, pansements auto-adhésifs
Bandes élastiques, bandes
Désinfectant externes type Betadine (si pas allergique à l'iode)
Crème solaire corps/lèvres (indice supérieur à 15)
Collyre antiseptique
Antalgiques, antipyréytiques (Paracetamol)
Anti-palustre si nécéssaire
Ralentisseurs du transit intestinal type Immodium
Pastilles de vitamine C
Pommade anti-infectieuse type Fucidine 2%
Antibiotique à large spectre
Antibiotique actif sur les infections urinaires
Antibiotique actif sur les parasites intestinaux
Désinfectant pour l’eau type Micropur
Anti-allergique
Anti-spasmodique type Spasfon
Crème hydratante type Biafine
Pommade anti-inflammatoire type Nifluryl
Sirop pour la toux
Sachets de réhydratation
Thermomètre médical, épingles, petits ciseaux, pince à épiler
Eventuellement contraceptif oral, préservatifs
Pour les médicaments sur place, il ne vaut mieux rien acheter si l'on a le moindre doute, ou sinon à proximité des hôpitaux (c'est "sensé" être plus sûr), et se tourner en cas de problème vers l'ambassade française (consultations possibles au cabinet avec le médecin conseil)
Vous conseillez souvent aux gens de consommer du valium (famille des benzodiazépines!!!) ???
Certes c'est hyptonique
Hyptonique ?... t'es sûre ?
Mais tu as raison de formuler quelques inquiétudes : en cas de bruit, des boules quiès seront plus efficaces et beaucoup moins nocives qu'un hypnotique...
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I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
Coton hydrophile, pansements auto-adhésifs
