American friends, flist, ANYONE… I need some assistance…

[chocca2]

Medical Assistance, to be precise.

NO. Not for me, I have my pills already. It’s actually research for a fic. I just need you to give me names of over-the-counter drugs. Pain meds. Whatever you guys have available to you over there. I live in the UK so I’m not clued up on what you can or can’t buy over-the-counter. I need names…

Codeine?

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OTC and Me!

[kayto1]

You can't get much Over the Counter here - just the basics, like Ibuprofen, Aspirin, and Acetimenfen (Tylenol) - oh - Alieve too, but don't know the active ingredient.

Med Kits similarly don't contain much in the way of meds - you get gauze, bandages (including butterfly), wrap, tweezers, instant ice packs, tweezers, splint materials, antibacterial wipes and gels, burn creams, pain killers, anti-acids, heat blanket, electrolites, etc.

A lot of people beef up their own, and you can get the antibiotics (or what they say are antibiotics) in Mexico. There is also a huge problem with teenagers rifling medicine cabinets for pain killers (like codeine, etc) - so the Winchesters could stalk up that way as well! - In my cannon, they have built their own kit (I am not certain, but I doubt anything but a beefed up kit would have material to stitch up wounds) - one site you can check for "beefy" kits is NOR - National Outdoor Research - they do a lot of backcountry things, so their kits are a bit more complete.

Now, FIC ME! :)

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[chocca2]

Thanks for all the information, hun! I’m intrigued about this fic of yours with a beefy kit? First aid kits in fics usually are the result of whumpage? And whumpage = ♥ I want to read! *is lazy* Would you mind linking me up, or pointing me to fic? *shows you puppy dog eyes* please? =)

Now, FIC ME! :)

*salutes* I will!

p.s Its nearly time \o/ Heeeeeeeeeee!

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[kayto1]

First, let me point out that I am a terrible speller. And terrifically lazy - so although I have a dictionary sitting on my desk, it takes sooooo much effort to reach it. And then there is the opening. And the flipping of pages...gosh, I'm worn out

Re: OTC and Me!

[chocca2]

Hey no probs, I can’t spell either \o/

I keep promising myself to at least write mini-fics....but then I occupy that valuable mini-fic writing time with things like sleep, work, and reading other fic.

Hun, I know this feeling all too well. lol

But I do love whumpage. Hmm...ok, maybe I can do a KIT FIC.

In fact, we could have a mini-kit-fit challenge...thinks about that....thinks it is an excellent idea.

And we should draft in the masters of whumpage - Kimonkey and Dragons!

OMG this is such a fantastic idea \o/ you made me squee even more! Yes of course we should so get those lovely ladies in and you and me can get ficcing. Speaking of writing. Are you doing Nano this year? *nudges you* I hope so.

Have a FANTASTIC evening (I am pretty sure I know what you have planned!)Aww, thanks, hun! Hope you have a good evening, too! I’m in the UK which means I am relying on DLs to watch it. Also, slight pain but it’s better than nothing

[girlfan1979]

Paracetamol- Tylenol (and they have a bunch of different products for slightly different audiences/tasks: for kids, Tylenol PM which has a sedative, etc http://www.tylenol.com/ has a list of products)

I don't think codeine is available over the counter in the US - at least according to my sisters' reactions the last time I was over.

Excerdin is an aspirin brand, they have a fab product called Excerdin Migraine (aslo branded as Excerdin Extra Strenght, but chemically the same), which is a mix of asiprin, paracetamol (though its often just called acetaminophen in the US and listed as such on packaging), and caffiene. It's good stuff.

Can't tell you about the other stuff, sorry!

[chocca2]

Thanks for the info and link, hun. Very useful, indeed. =)

p.s We nearly have new Winchesters \o/ Heeeee!

[girlfan1979]

You're welcome honey!

If you give me an idea of what type of pain you're "treating" in your story, I might be able to help more.

And yes, WINCHESTERS!

[chocca2]

Hee, thanks again *smish* I may take you up on that offer!! When I figure out this plot...

[riverbella]

Just wanted to help out with some spelling since some of it is a little off in the other comments--drug names are always hard to spell but my husband had some major tooth issues recently so we had all this stuff in the house! Tylenol=acetaminophen
Aleve=naproxen, which is an NSAID, an anti-inflammatory as well as a pain reliever; Aleve is supposed to work for 12 hours but it doesn't really
Excedrin=aspirin + acetaminophen (plus a ton of caffeine--Dean would like this)
Advil=ibuprofen, which also has some anti-inflammatory action (and is pretty good for cramps!)
Codeine is not available over the counter, although in some states you can get cough medicine with Codeine at the drug store if you sign for it

Clearly, I know way too much about drugs!!!

[chocca2]

Clearly, I know way too much about drugs!!!

Hey, this is a good thing. You never know when all this info will come in handy. Like now. =) Thanks so much for all the correct names and spellings, Bella. Lots of useful information for me.

p.s Also, we’re almost there. Winchesters are coming \o/ Heeeee!