possible to buy malaria tablets in india?

edwardseco · Nov 15th, 2008, 05:50

I have heard that it is available in better pharmacies in major cities. That is not first hand information so..

diane123 · Nov 18th, 2008, 03:05

hello- I've just been to have a few jabs and as for malaria the docter said to use PRODERMA 100 (not expensive) we are to take 1 everyday because the one thats 1 a week has too many after effects. I also asked about Malarone which for a months treatment came to about 170 euros.She also said that in Spain in 4 months time it's going to be on the National Health Service and will cost less than half the price.She also confirmed that it was the best but at the moment expensive.So if any Brits in Spain need them wait till spring to get them on the NHS.

For the bad tummy (diarrhoea)an antibiotic SPRIRAXIN (tablets)that is easily iliminated from the system. Together with some tablets called FORTASEC.

edwardseco · Nov 18th, 2008, 05:49

PRODERMA 100 is Doxy and should do nicely. Take it as directed. You may, if light skinned, want to use sunscreen at first till you get used to the Indian sun..

diane123 · Nov 18th, 2008, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

PRODERMA 100 is Doxy and should do nicely. Take it as directed. You may, if light skinned, want to use sunscreen at first till you get used to the Indian sun..

Thanks for the advice, only my son and hubby will need sunscreen.

To rectify Malarone here costs 50 euros a pkt.The price I mentioned above is for time we are staying.

fatkat · Nov 25th, 2008, 08:11

Does anyone know about how much (rs) a months supply of doxy would be if bought in Mumbai?

zoltan · Nov 25th, 2008, 08:20

I believe doxy tablets cost around Rs.2 per tablet. So, 30 days would cost you around Rs.60.

Cheers
Zoltan

fatkat · Nov 25th, 2008, 08:27

Great, thanks for that! I think I'll just wait til I arrive rather than spend 1150 on a months supply here.

edwardseco · Nov 25th, 2008, 09:54

Doxy also serves well against minor stomach distress. Just note that it counteracts certain BC pills..

diane123 · Nov 28th, 2008, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

Doxy also serves well against minor stomach distress. Just note that it counteracts certain BC pills..

Sorry -can you tell me what are BC pills?

I've been given -Hepatitis A (Havrix 1440)
Hepatitis B (1---2---3rd in 6mth time)
Tetanos(Distavac)

Also-Proverma(Doxy)- Malaria
Dukoral- Colera
Vivotif- typhoid fever

That should be enough no?

suiko · Nov 28th, 2008, 19:23

BC = birth control

Amazed that the Spanish govt pays for anti-malarials, btw... wonder how your amazing health service is going to keep paying for all this!

diane123 · Nov 28th, 2008, 20:02

Yes I wonder too as to how they'll keep it up,and not only that all who come here get medical service free.Bulgaria -romania-morrocco etc.,
btw- all the jabs were on NHS as well.
Also a lot of British come here just to have operations done in the hopitals here cos they say it's much better. I had always thought medical service in England was very good- maybe things have changed.

suiko · Nov 28th, 2008, 20:04

Medical services here are pretty bad these days. That's why so many people go abroad (lots go to India too, of course).

Personally I don't think the European health model is sustainable, with ever smaller working populations and more and more old people.

edwardseco · Nov 29th, 2008, 00:50

As we slide into worldwide recession even more so..

Nov 25th, 2008, 08:20	#66
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diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	Yes I wonder too as to how they'll keep it up,and not only that all who come here get medical service free.Bulgaria -romania-morrocco etc., btw- all the jabs were on NHS as well. Also a lot of British come here just to have operations done in the hopitals here cos they say it's much better. I had always thought medical service in England was very good- maybe things have changed. __________________ "I know there's dark in all things. but I find the light, and struggle on"

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	I have heard that it is available in better pharmacies in major cities. That is not first hand information so..

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diane123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spain Posts: 139	hello- I've just been to have a few jabs and as for malaria the docter said to use PRODERMA 100 (not expensive) we are to take 1 everyday because the one thats 1 a week has too many after effects. I also asked about Malarone which for a months treatment came to about 170 euros.She also said that in Spain in 4 months time it's going to be on the National Health Service and will cost less than half the price.She also confirmed that it was the best but at the moment expensive.So if any Brits in Spain need them wait till spring to get them on the NHS. For the bad tummy (diarrhoea)an antibiotic SPRIRAXIN (tablets)that is easily iliminated from the system. Together with some tablets called FORTASEC.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	PRODERMA 100 is Doxy and should do nicely. Take it as directed. You may, if light skinned, want to use sunscreen at first till you get used to the Indian sun..

Nov 25th, 2008, 08:11	#65
fatkat Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 12	Does anyone know about how much (rs) a months supply of doxy would be if bought in Mumbai?

Nov 25th, 2008, 08:27	#67
fatkat Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 12	Great, thanks for that! I think I'll just wait til I arrive rather than spend 1150 on a months supply here.

Nov 25th, 2008, 09:54	#68
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Doxy also serves well against minor stomach distress. Just note that it counteracts certain BC pills..

Nov 28th, 2008, 19:23	#70
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	BC = birth control Amazed that the Spanish govt pays for anti-malarials, btw... wonder how your amazing health service is going to keep paying for all this!

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suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Medical services here are pretty bad these days. That's why so many people go abroad (lots go to India too, of course). Personally I don't think the European health model is sustainable, with ever smaller working populations and more and more old people.

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