Ibuprofen in BKK

[JTXR]

When I go to pharmacies and ask for Ibuprofen, I'm always given Nurofen.  At 40 bht per packet of six 400mg tabs, it's a bit expensive, compared to US.  Anyone know pharmacies with generic or other cheaper 400mg tabs?  Thanks.

[faraday]

Yea, all of them most probably.

 

Just tell them you want generic Ibuprofen.

[Chicksaw]

I pick my Ibuprofen up at a pharmacy opposite the Rajawithi hospital near Victory Monument (one of the row of pharmacies on that street): brand Heidi, 14b. for a strip of 10 400mg. tabs when I buy 30 strips at a time.

 

I forget which pharmacy exactly but they should all have something similar.

[Kenny202]

I buy it locally. Cheap as. Looks like nurofen too. Ill attach a photo you can show your pharmasist.

[WalkingOrders]

I don't remember the price but I purchased Nurofen Zavance, Ibuprofen 400 mg in a 10 soft capsule box at Mall Bangkhae first floor pharmacy. About 1 month ago. Sorry I dont have price, but its a different box option anyhow.

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[Sheryl]

Just adk for a Thai brand, thete are many. And go to a real pharmacy not a Boots or Watsons.

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[rak sa_ngop]

Just how dangerous is taking Ibuprofen when on blood thinners?

 

I am taking half a Lixiana (edoxaban) 60 mg tablet a day and have read about the serious warnings against taking anti-inflammatories including Ibuprofen. (Problems stem from internal bleeding).

 

I find that one or even half a tablet a day of Ibuprofen can give me substantial relief with joint aches and pains if I have been overdoing my exercise or walking too much.

 

For a generally healthy person is taking a small does really such a stupid thing to do when it can provide such benefits? Is it an acceptable risk?

 

Any opinions welcome.

[dddave]

13 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Just adk for a Thai brand, thete are many. And go to a real pharmacy not a Boots or Watsons.

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Boots has a very expensive brand they will always pull out first when asked for ibuprofin.  One must argue a bit and physically point to the inexpensive alternatives on the lower shelf.  They will make one last attempt to sell the expensive one..."This much better"

[PPMMUU]

please do not use ibuprofen for any kind of fever when you are in Thailand

there are alway some change that your fever is cause by dengue. and if it is, ibuprofen could kill you.

[Nyezhov]

On 8/14/2019 at 8:42 AM, rak sa_ngop said:

Just how dangerous is taking Ibuprofen when on blood thinners?

 

I am taking half a Lixiana (edoxaban) 60 mg tablet a day and have read about the serious warnings against taking anti-inflammatories including Ibuprofen. (Problems stem from internal bleeding).

 

I find that one or even half a tablet a day of Ibuprofen can give me substantial relief with joint aches and pains if I have been overdoing my exercise or walking too much.

 

For a generally healthy person is taking a small does really such a stupid thing to do when it can provide such benefits? Is it an acceptable risk?

 

Any opinions welcome.

My cardiologists (Duke Univ in the USA, BNH in BKK) say no. Tylenol. Im on Effient