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lonestar · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 20

I'll be going to Thailand next month (Ban Phe) and would like to know if insulin is available in pharmacies there. If so, is it easily obtainable, or is a prescription required? This'll be my first time in Thailand so I'm a little anxious about this. Thanks for your help.

Tabitha Smallpiece · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 23 Location: Bangkok Thailand

Lonestar, a friend of mine suffers from Diabetes, however he has no problems obtaining the insulin he needs from a good pharmacy.

You should have no worries at all, however if you are visiting for a short trip, or even a long stay it may be advisable for your health carer to write a covering letter for you to explain what quanity of insulin is needed to maintain your correct sugar balance. Wink

lonestar · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 20

Tabitha, thanks very much for your reply. I really appreciate it.

MrBrightonside · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

Does anyone know if Lamisil (generic name - Terbinafine) an antifungal medication is available in Bangkok? And is it by prescription only or OTC?

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

^ I'll check a few drugstores this afternoon and get back to you here this evening.

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Watson's has it in stock - 250 Baht for 15 grams - no prescription needed.

MrBrightonside · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

Cheers, thanks what does 15grams mean? Were they the tablets? Sorry I should have been more specific.

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

It looked like a tube - it was in a box, which I did not open.

On the outside of the box were the words Lamisil and Terbinafine.

Just about everything in Asia is in metric these days - you do the math. Laughing

Regarding the cost - Watson's is a little on the pricey side;

when you get here be sure to check corner drugstores,

they are ALWAYS cheaper than the big chain stores.

MrBrightonside · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

Do you think they would sell the tablets over the counter, or would I have to go get a prescription over there?

Cheers

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

You're gonna make me go back there, aren't you? Laughing

I'm pretty sure you won't need to have a prescription,

fyi - antibiotic medicines are available here OTC,

but I'll check on the tablets for ya tomorrow.

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

I passed another drugstore on my way home this evening and stopped to check on tablets.

They were in stock - a box of 14 [250 mg each] is 1,280 Baht, no prescription needed.

MrBrightonside · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

Thanks Kent, really appreciate it, owe you a beer when I get there!

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

^ Don't mention it.

Pauleddy · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 295 Location: The Big Mango

I use the cream for a nail infection.

It is available Boots, Watsons and almost anywhere, no prescription.

Antifungal tablets work faster and better than creams, but check with a doctor or pharmacist because many of the 'normal' and older brands were shown to be liver-toxic.

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