can we buy deet + permethrin products in india ?

zvonkokracun · Oct 19th, 2006, 17:21

having been in india a long time ago, we found most things only cost a fraction of what they are here in the uk. are some malaria related products not available in india ?

brave_heart · Oct 19th, 2006, 17:34

there are number of medicines available in india for malaria

rab · Oct 19th, 2006, 18:25

Just a clarification: Deet and permethrin are repellant and insecticide preparations respectively. They don't stop malaria directly.

If you want insecticides you can guarantee you will get strong ones. When we were in Varkala we were offered a Lindane compound in a chemist for eczema. Lindane is a carcinogen and is banned pretty much the world over.

edwardseco · Oct 20th, 2006, 03:34

Odomos is a deet equivalent that I have used satisfactorily. Permethrin, of course, should on be used on nets, etc..

Nick-H · Oct 20th, 2006, 09:27

Pretty sure that Odomos active ingredient is DEET.

Anyone know where I can Permethrin here? Trade names?

Ibizabum · Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:16

What about the cost of Deet products.

How do they compare to UK, should I buy them before I go?

Cheers

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:24

Well Rab, carcinogen or not, Lindane is widely available in India.
Doctors prescribe it to treat scabies.
Gammabenzene hexachloride is used as well.

The brand name for Permethrin cream here is Nomite.

Odomos is much cheaper than any preparations of DEET that you may find in the UK.

Ibizabum · Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:30

Cheers for that, I'll save myself some cash in Boots then!

cyberhippie · Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:45

Use Mosfree if you can find it, better than Odomos and just as cheap!!

Nick-H · Dec 2nd, 2006, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

The brand name for Permethrin cream here is Nomite.

Where would I buy it? Medicals shop?

But what I would really want is not a cream --- I don't want to put this stuff on my skin --- but a spray or a wash for clothes and net. Can I get that here?

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 2nd, 2006, 20:38

Chemists' shop, Nick.

Nick-H · Dec 2nd, 2006, 20:39

Spray? Trade name?

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 2nd, 2006, 21:05

No spray that I know of.
But liquid yes.
Even anti-louse preparations like Mediker contain Permethrin.
So you could possibly dip the net in permethrin solution and leave it to dry.

Eve68 · Dec 2nd, 2006, 22:35

Does anyone know if it's possible to get malarone either over the counter or w/ a US prescription in India? The cost for the tablets is outrageous here. I was thinking of getting just three for the 2 days before and the first day and then getting the rest in India. Don't know if it would be possible but would sure be a big help $$$wise.

Zeppy · Dec 3rd, 2006, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

Well Rab, carcinogen or not, Lindane is widely available in India.

Carcinogen or not, Lindane is prescribed to children for head lice in the U.S.

Oct 19th, 2006, 17:21	#1
zvonkokracun Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 13	can we buy deet + permethrin products in india ? having been in india a long time ago, we found most things only cost a fraction of what they are here in the uk. are some malaria related products not available in india ?

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brave_heart Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125	hi there are number of medicines available in india for malaria

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rab Honorary Mod Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Posts: 1,216	Just a clarification: Deet and permethrin are repellant and insecticide preparations respectively. They don't stop malaria directly. If you want insecticides you can guarantee you will get strong ones. When we were in Varkala we were offered a Lindane compound in a chemist for eczema. Lindane is a carcinogen and is banned pretty much the world over. __________________ IndiaMike Mod Team (The Honorary One)

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,749	Pretty sure that Odomos active ingredient is DEET. Anyone know where I can Permethrin here? Trade names? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Ibizabum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ibiza Posts: 28	Cost of insect repellents What about the cost of Deet products. How do they compare to UK, should I buy them before I go? Cheers

Oct 20th, 2006, 03:34	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,910	Odomos is a deet equivalent that I have used satisfactorily. Permethrin, of course, should on be used on nets, etc..

Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:24	#7
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Well Rab, carcinogen or not, Lindane is widely available in India. Doctors prescribe it to treat scabies. Gammabenzene hexachloride is used as well. The brand name for Permethrin cream here is *Nomite.* Odomos is much cheaper than any preparations of DEET that you may find in the UK.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:30	#8
Ibizabum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ibiza Posts: 28	Cheers for that, I'll save myself some cash in Boots then!

Dec 2nd, 2006, 19:45	#9
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Use Mosfree if you can find it, better than Odomos and just as cheap!!

Dec 2nd, 2006, 20:38	#11
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Chemists' shop, Nick.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 20:39	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,749	Spray? Trade name?

Dec 2nd, 2006, 21:05	#13
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	No spray that I know of. But liquid yes. Even anti-louse preparations like Mediker contain Permethrin. So you could possibly dip the net in permethrin solution and leave it to dry.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 22:35	#14
Eve68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 105	Does anyone know if it's possible to get malarone either over the counter or w/ a US prescription in India? The cost for the tablets is outrageous here. I was thinking of getting just three for the 2 days before and the first day and then getting the rest in India. Don't know if it would be possible but would sure be a big help $$$wise.

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