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Jan 12th, 2007, 22:16
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Doxycycline in Delhi
Hi people, Im off to my doctors shortly to order some malaria tablets for my trip but before I go and order 4 months worth is it cheaper in India.
If so is it easily available in Delhi (i.e. without prescription and it is found in most chemists). If it is i'll prob only buy 2 weeks worth here and get the rest out there.
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Jan 12th, 2007, 22:25
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Doxycycline is available at every chemist shop. Technically it comes with a warning: " To be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only".
However, the sad reality is that most drugs can be bought in India "over the counter". The good news is that Doxycycline over here is priced cheaper than anywhere else in the world! |
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Jan 13th, 2007, 00:10
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although i would'nt sell it o.t.c-i bought it in Rishikesh few generics to choose...
 the price is marked on the strip. |
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Jan 13th, 2007, 00:24
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Doxy is cheap and readily available. Only get a few days.
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Jan 13th, 2007, 02:18
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dont take it B4 bedtime,best after meal with alot of water
since it is longtherm using -read in the web about sideffects.sometimes it makes UR tummy sound and feel different-
i found out that drinking lassi improve stomach uneasiness. many month of use-i hope it is stil working 4me... |
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Jan 13th, 2007, 02:23
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It is best taken around 11 a.m. - at mid-morning when the stomach is neither empty nor too full. If taken after food, absorption of the drug is affected, so its not effective. |
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Jan 13th, 2007, 03:42
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Be wary of the sun at first if you are light skinned. Also, take a note of expiration dates since out of date Doxy is bad news. Works well for me..
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