Realising that you need medication while abroad can be stressful, particularly when you are unfamiliar with local medicine names, pharmacy procedures or prescribing requirements.
In Mauritius, some medications can be purchased directly from a pharmacy, while others require a valid prescription from a medical practitioner. If you develop a new medical condition during your trip, a doctor will need to assess whether prescription medication is clinically appropriate.
Depending on your condition, this assessment may sometimes be carried out remotely. Following the consultation, the doctor may issue an appropriate prescription where medically and legally permitted. Certain medicines or medical situations, however, may require a physical examination or additional investigations before medication can safely be prescribed.
If you have lost or run out of medication that you normally take, provide the doctor with as much information as possible. A photograph of the medication packaging, an existing prescription or a letter from your usual doctor can be particularly helpful.
SOS Tourist Doctor can assist travellers with medical consultations and appropriate prescription guidance, helping make the process of obtaining necessary treatment in Mauritius simpler and safer.