Where to buy medicine and find a pharmacy in Istanbul's Fatih district?
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Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Several pharmacies operate in Fatih district; search 'nöbetçi eczane fatih istanbul' to find the nearest on-duty pharmacy. For specific medications, ask pharmacists for equivalents by active ingredient.
NexGard and Simparica (tick tablets for dogs) — like Bravecto — are sold at veterinary pharmacies or vet clinics in Istanbul, not at regular human pharmacies.
Miramistin is not sold under that name in Turkey; the closest functional equivalent is chlorhexidine-based antiseptic, widely available at Istanbul pharmacies. Ask for 'klorheksidin' or 'antiseptik solüsyon'.
Zoloft (sertraline) requires a prescription in Turkey and cannot be purchased over the counter. A local doctor's prescription is needed.
Metrogyl Denta is not sold under that brand name in Turkey, but equivalent metronidazole dental gel is available at pharmacies — ask for 'metronidazol jel' by active ingredient.
Pharmacy prices in Istanbul vary — state-affiliated pharmacies (devlet eczanesi) tend to be cheaper than private ones. It's worth comparing a few locations.
To find the nearest on-duty pharmacy in Fatih, search 'nöbetçi eczane fatih istanbul' — this returns a list of around five pharmacies with addresses and hours.
Bravecto (antiparasitic for pets) in Istanbul is available at veterinary pharmacies or vet clinics in Fatih — regular human pharmacies don't carry it.