is Metformin available OTC in Thailand ?

[chubby]

is Metformin available OTC in Thailand ?  Happen to know.

 

if so where in central BKK might I obtain legitimate medication?

 

[Sheryl]

Yes and available at any and all pharmacies.

 

No issue with the "legitimacy" of metformin brands here.

[MAF666]

It is regular OTC available at any pharmacy.

Take your current packet to show.

They will know what it is.

[jvs]

I had no idea but it seems to be a multi use drug.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-metformin-a-wonder-drug-202109222605

[ignis]

Yes 500 mg and 850 mg...........  As always check out the price as some pharmacies charge a lot more than others.

 

Noticed at my last Hospital visit the person in front of me had 1,000 mg Metformin

I use the local Government Hospital + get all my pills from them, much cheaper than any pharmacies....  [No Pharmacies  around where I live stock Insulin]

[Pedrogaz]

You can also get sustained released, Glucophage brand in 500mg and 1000mg

[Sheryl]

1 hour ago, Pedrogaz said:

You can also get sustained released, Glucophage brand in 500mg and 1000mg

And 750mg

[Foxx]

Can't get "copy" to work.  However

 

(1) I don't believe the 1000 mg version is available in Thailand.

 

(2) And I think 750 mg should have been 850 mg.

 

(3) Glucophage is going to be a lot more expensive than local and generic brands.

[Bob12345]

I get the 500mg at the pharmacy produced (by/for) GPO (Government Pharmaceutical Organisation).

10 tablets per strip, 50 strips per box. Total price around 800 baht per box.

[AAArdvark]

2 hours ago, Pedrogaz said:

You can also get sustained released, Glucophage brand in 500mg and 1000mg

I cannot find it in Pattaya and would tllove to get it

[Pedrogaz]

I bought some recently at pharmacy nearest to LK on Soi Bueakhaw. Reasonable price but not as cheap as Bangkok

[jrward42]

I use Glucophage 1000mg and you can find it in a lot of places. Smaller pharmacies seem to stock lower level stuff but you can nearly always order some higher doses if needed.

 

I buy mine from Boots.

[herfiehandbag]

Sign up for the diabetic clinic at your local hospital, especially if you live out in the sticks.

 

You get a thorough consultation with an experienced nurse, blood, urine tests, a quick session with a doctor, back to the nurse, a good bollocking about your lifestyle and diet, and medications for three months from the hospital pharmacy, all for just over B2000.

 

Once a year more thorough blood tests (kidney and liver etc) plus a chest X-ray. Eye check and foot check. That session costs a bit more.

 

Once you've registered and got a hospital number you can go to see a doctor or dentist pretty much any time you need to. My local hospital has just opened a physio clinic.

 

Yes you pay but it's a fraction of what you would pay if you go to a private clinic

[Sheryl]

2 hours ago, Foxx said:

Can't get "copy" to work.  However

 

(1) I don't believe the 1000 mg version is available in Thailand.

 

(2) And I think 750 mg should have been 850 mg.

 

(3) Glucophage is going to be a lot more expensive than local and generic brands.

Extended release metformin comes in both 750mg and 1,000 mg formulations here

[Pink Mist]

4 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Extended release metformin comes in both 750mg and 1,000 mg formulations here

As Sheryl says Metformin is available in both 750 mg and 1000 mg formulations her.  If you also use Jardiance along with Metformin there is a combination called Jardiance Duo, which comes in a 1000 mg tablet with 12.5 mg's of Jardiance.

[moogradod]

Glucono, 500mg Metformin per tablet, 500 tablets in one pack. Available at Fascino for THB 650 or lately 750. I take it since years.

[PPMMUU]

I shouldn't be. But, yes, it is.

[dj230]

Every pharmacy has it, can get it at boots, was like 10 or 25 baht for 10 pills (500mg) 

[blackshadow]

i buy it here without any problem.......

perhaps if there is a fascino in bkk they would sell it ???!!!

[chubby]

actually I'll be looking for 500mg, maybe I can break the 1000mg in half?

ymmv but per Eric Topol it may have some anti-long covid efficacy, so, I will seek a 2 week supply ,

not sure if it matters if its controlled release or brand name?

[Sheryl]

25 minutes ago, chubby said:

actually I'll be looking for 500mg, maybe I can break the 1000mg in half?

ymmv but per Eric Topol it may have some anti-long covid efficacy, so, I will seek a 2 week supply ,

not sure if it matters if its controlled release or brand name?

500 mg (non XR) is standard dose and readily available everywhere, many brands.

 

XR formulations should NOT be cut in half. 

 

No evidence at all that it will prevent COVID and should not be used for that purpose.

 

Some preliminary evidence that ir may reduce incidence of long COVID in people already infected with  COVID  but more research needed. 

 

 

[HappyExpat57]

If you're going to be here for a while, go to Fascino pharmacy and get a membership. They have shops all over Thailand and the membership will pay for itself quickly.

[glegolo18]

On 4/21/2023 at 11:37 AM, chubby said:

is Metformin available OTC in Thailand ?  Happen to know.

 

if so where in central BKK might I obtain legitimate medication?

As said by Sheryl, they are sold EVERYWHERE in Thailand at ALL hospitals as well as ALL pharmacies.... I have bought it here for 15 years now. I always stay away from brandnames which makes the very same product so much cheaper. I pay for a "copy" of Metformin 1 baht per pill/tablett.....

[Ralf001]

Defo available OTC.... but you need to know the secret handshake.

[Stevemercer]

I once thought about taking Metformin when it was recommended as a wonder drug for prolonging life (widely discussed on the internet). In fact, I thought some clinical trials had started re its effectiveness in this capacity. However, from my reading, any benefits would require mega-dosing.

[Zapitapi]

On 4/21/2023 at 11:56 AM, jvs said:

I had no idea but it seems to be a multi use drug.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-metformin-a-wonder-drug-202109222605

yep it is