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lonestar
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 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 2:33 am Post subject: Question about medicine availability in Thailand |
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| 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. |
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Tabitha Smallpiece
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:02 am Post subject: |
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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.  |
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lonestar
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:50 am Post subject: |
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| Tabitha, thanks very much for your reply. I really appreciate it. |
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MrBrightonside
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject: medicines |
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| Does anyone know if Lamisil (generic name - Terbinafine) an antifungal medication is available in Bangkok? And is it by prescription only or OTC? |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:28 am Post subject: |
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^ I'll check a few drugstores this afternoon and get back to you here this evening.  |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:05 am Post subject: |
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| Watson's has it in stock - 250 Baht for 15 grams - no prescription needed. |
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MrBrightonside
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:43 am Post subject: medicines |
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| Cheers, thanks what does 15grams mean? Were they the tablets? Sorry I should have been more specific. |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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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. 
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. |
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MrBrightonside
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Do you think they would sell the tablets over the counter, or would I have to go get a prescription over there?
Cheers |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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