What To Do If You Have Shingles in Makarska

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Makarska

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as shingles or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Makarska

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like shingles adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Makarska

Dom zdravlja Makarska – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Stjepana Ivičevića 2, 21300 Makarska
Access: Open 24/7 with both ambulance and walk-in services. In urgent or life‑threatening situations, dial 194 (medical) or 112 (general). Patients are triaged on arrival; serious cases may be stabilized locally or transported to KBC Split for advanced care. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Hitna medicinska pomoć (Emergency Ambulance Station)
Address: Alkarska ul. 2, 21300 Makarska
Access: Operated by the Split-Dalmatia County Institute of Emergency Medicine, this ambulance station serves the Makarska riviera 24/7. Call 194 or 112 to dispatch. Ambulance crews provide on-site treatment and transport to the nearest emergency department. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ambulance Branch Makarska – Institute Split–Dalmatia County
Address: Stjepana Ivičevića 2, 21300 Makarska
Access: As part of the regional emergency network, this branch provides rapid ambulance response. Call 194 or 112. Crews triage and stabilize patients on-site and, when necessary, transfer them to hospital emergency departments such as KBC Split. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Makarska, Croatia

In Makarska, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are marked with a green cross or a sign that says “ljekarna” and are located throughout the town. English-speaking service is widely available, especially during the tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Makarska

In Makarska, antibiotics require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not permitted to sell antibiotics over the counter.

Emergency Number in Makarska, Croatia

In Makarska, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services such as police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used only in life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators are trained to respond in Croatian and English and will ensure that the appropriate emergency services are dispatched promptly.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, consider using a telehealth service like Doctorsa to speak with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.