Contraception for Women in India

Ode To The Earth · May 11th, 2007, 05:32

Hi people.

I am relly sorry to have to ask that question...
In France it is really common for any woman to have contraception pill everyday or something else.
But as I am planning to stay a long while in India, I would like to know what type of contraception is available FOR WOMEN...Are the different pills available? Or shall I prepare a stock for a while?
Then Can Anybody tell me if I would be allowed to receive my pills from France if not available in India...
Thanks for your help!

edwardseco · May 11th, 2007, 06:33

Indian varieties are certainly available. Getting anything through the mails is problematic. Just find the particular formulation locally that you prefer..

noflylist · May 11th, 2007, 06:36

get the generic name of whtever drugs you want, and local pharmacy can fill it.

wonderwomanusa · May 11th, 2007, 07:15

Yes, be certain to get the generic information for the contraceptive pills you take as the Indian brand names will vary.

Other than that, there is no problem, just tell the pharmacist what you want and check the expiration date on the package. I believe the retail price is on these, set by the manufacturer, so look for "MRP" on the packet.

noflylist · May 11th, 2007, 07:17

expect to pay couple of percent higher prices in tourist areas!

Nick-H · May 11th, 2007, 10:12

Then buy somewhere else!

Selling packaged products above the MRRP which is marked on the pack is illegal in India.

nomad · May 11th, 2007, 12:50

just carry a pack of your tablates and sho it to a doctor here. she/he will be able to suggest you indian substitute of that.

miranda3123 · May 11th, 2007, 13:27

Can you purchase Depo-Provera injections in India?

nomad · May 11th, 2007, 14:56

google search suggests tjat you can

Haze · May 11th, 2007, 16:23

Hi Ode To The Earth

**With the standard caveat that I'm not a doctor or other qualified medical person**

You may like to bear in mind that you can react differently to different forms of the Pill. Even if it seems to be more or less the same as what you are taking at home. If you are particularly satisfied with the one you're on, I would recommend letting your doctor at home know that you're going away for X amount of months and requesting a prescription to cover you while you're away - with an extra packet in case one gets damaged. Do remember that illness can affect the effectiveness of your pill, so bring some form of barrier method as well (condoms or diaphragm).

Cheers!

Hazel

machadinha · May 11th, 2007, 16:31

On that note, wasn't there something about certain medications (e.g. malaria meds, inoculations) possibly interfering with their effectiveness? Maybe something to ask about while you're at it.

machadinha · May 11th, 2007, 17:49

ps I've traveled with women whose period would go all haywire when traveling, seems to be quite common. STD's aside, could be another good reason to rely on conventional contraceptives for backup.

Indojingai · May 11th, 2007, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ode To The Earth

Then Can Anybody tell me if I would be allowed to receive my pills from France if not available in India...
Thanks for your help!

I think there is at least one doctor in France.
And the people in this forum do mundane jobs like wash cars/ cut trees and plumbing.

But serioulsy, there are pills out there that are good for a week. One can stay atmost 6 months in India, which comes to about ~25 weeks. I am a professional trash van driver but I think you're allowed to buy 25 pills in most of the developed parts of the world and the Indian airports scan for explosives/weapons/addictive drugs and not stuff like pills and condoms.

Indojingai · May 11th, 2007, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

ps I've traveled with women whose period would go all haywire when traveling, seems to be quite common. STD's aside, could be another good reason to rely on conventional contraceptives for backup.

hmm... of what I heard Mac, is that first 3 months in India people get stomach problems so they want Immodium then. Then, later when they are healthy enough to have a go, they can buy things from Indian markets. Indian pharma itself is not too bad but there is a sizeable counterfeit market too.

Aishah · May 11th, 2007, 20:05

BBC did a good documentary on the counterfeit market of Indian medications - bought by WHO and exported to Nigeria where they were totally inaffective. If you buy pills in India go for brand name, check packaging, check manufacturer no., expiry date, date of manufacture etc. Generally you will find the 'real' item will be priced a little higher than cheaper 'duplicates'. As nick says, you pay the RRP and no more although there is something called local taxes factored in as well - this is legit. Sometimes the cheaper one is o.k. but you have no guarantee.

May 11th, 2007, 05:32	#1
Ode To The Earth Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: France Posts: 38	Contraception for Women in India Hi people. I am relly sorry to have to ask that question... In France it is really common for any woman to have contraception pill everyday or something else. But as I am planning to stay a long while in India, I would like to know what type of contraception is available FOR WOMEN...Are the different pills available? Or shall I prepare a stock for a while? Then Can Anybody tell me if I would be allowed to receive my pills from France if not available in India... Thanks for your help!

May 11th, 2007, 10:12	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,747	Then buy somewhere else! Selling packaged products above the MRRP which is marked on the pack is illegal in India. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

May 11th, 2007, 12:50	#7
nomad Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapura Posts: 612	just carry a pack of your tablates and sho it to a doctor here. she/he will be able to suggest you indian substitute of that. __________________ Rahul Verma http://rverma.smugmug.com www.pbase.com/rverma

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,505	On that note, wasn't there something about certain medications (e.g. malaria meds, inoculations) possibly interfering with their effectiveness? Maybe something to ask about while you're at it. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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May 11th, 2007, 06:33	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,910	Indian varieties are certainly available. Getting anything through the mails is problematic. Just find the particular formulation locally that you prefer..

May 11th, 2007, 06:36	#3
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	get the generic name of whtever drugs you want, and local pharmacy can fill it.

May 11th, 2007, 07:15	#4
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,465	Yes, be certain to get the generic information for the contraceptive pills you take as the Indian brand names will vary. Other than that, there is no problem, just tell the pharmacist what you want and check the expiration date on the package. I believe the retail price is on these, set by the manufacturer, so look for "MRP" on the packet.

May 11th, 2007, 07:17	#5
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	expect to pay couple of percent higher prices in tourist areas!

May 11th, 2007, 13:27	#8
miranda3123 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Louisville, KY; Carmona, Salcete, Goa Posts: 23	Can you purchase Depo-Provera injections in India?

May 11th, 2007, 14:56	#9
nomad Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapura Posts: 612	google search suggests tjat you can

May 11th, 2007, 16:23	#10
Haze Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 197	Hi Ode To The Earth With the standard caveat that I'm not a doctor or other qualified medical person You may like to bear in mind that you can react differently to different forms of the Pill. Even if it seems to be more or less the same as what you are taking at home. If you are particularly satisfied with the one you're on, I would recommend letting your doctor at home know that you're going away for X amount of months and requesting a prescription to cover you while you're away - with an extra packet in case one gets damaged. Do remember that illness can affect the effectiveness of your pill, so bring some form of barrier method as well (condoms or diaphragm). Cheers! Hazel

May 11th, 2007, 17:49	#12
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,505	ps I've traveled with women whose period would go all haywire when traveling, seems to be quite common. STD's aside, could be another good reason to rely on conventional contraceptives for backup.

May 11th, 2007, 20:05	#15
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,954	BBC did a good documentary on the counterfeit market of Indian medications - bought by WHO and exported to Nigeria where they were totally inaffective. If you buy pills in India go for brand name, check packaging, check manufacturer no., expiry date, date of manufacture etc. Generally you will find the 'real' item will be priced a little higher than cheaper 'duplicates'. As nick says, you pay the RRP and no more although there is something called local taxes factored in as well - this is legit. Sometimes the cheaper one is o.k. but you have no guarantee.

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