Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
May 25th 2009, 12:02 pm
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Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
May 25th 2009, 12:15 pm
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
May 25th 2009, 12:45 pm
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?
May 25th 2009, 1:03 pm
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
Given the number of eucalyptus trees around, I'd have thought Eucalyptus Oil - cheaper & more effective (imo) than Olbas - would be in farmacias too. I had some before we came over & it seems to last for ever, so I've never had to search
May 25th 2009, 2:18 pm
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
My farmacia is great. Just take in any item including prescription medication and they will invariably have the same or an equvilant at less than UK cost.
May 25th 2009, 9:54 pm
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
Try looking for PH-OH oil or Aceite. It can be purchased from Herboristerias and made Dr A Vogel.
May 26th 2009, 8:32 am
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
Thanks for the advice, I will give them a try.
Apart from the onion (thats the first time I have heard that one!), I think I will give that one a miss, couldn't stand the stink in the bedroom.
Apart from the onion (thats the first time I have heard that one!), I think I will give that one a miss, couldn't stand the stink in the bedroom.
May 26th 2009, 11:22 am
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Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
Quite surprising, I got some from our pharmacy (in Albir), guess what?- it's called SINUS. It's made by Boots healthcare (s.a.) Madrid. Exactly the same as Olbas. I can sniff these things out 
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May 26th 2009, 11:25 am
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