Electrolyte Tablets/powder

[chiangmaiexpat]

I am looking for electrolyte tablets or powder in Chiang Mai, preferably non-sweet, non-sticky, light taste to add to my CamelBak. Any experiences?

Cheers, CM-Expat

[fdimike]

CM

The only thing I've found in Thailand was powder (except 1 pharmacy in Krabi which had tablets) which you can buy at any pharmacy. I prefer the Zero Tabs which I order from Ebay as they contain no sugar but are sweetened with aspertame (Equal). The tabs come in a number of flavors.

[PaulHamon]

You have 19 bicycle shops in Chiang Mai

http://bicyclethailand.com/bicycle-shops-in-chiang-mai-province-thailand/

Why does you get someone to give them all a call.

Then you'll know the range and price.

Paul.

[thaicbr]

Most pharmacies will have electrolyte powder they dish it out after diarrhea.

Usually orange flavour.

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[robblok]

Yes I tried that for my workouts too.. but unfortunately at the end of the workout and 2 packets and 2 liter of water later i still cramp up doing abs. I will look into the zero tabs, and the pharmacy things do have some carbs in them but that is ok for me as it isnt much.

Price 5 to 7 bt a satchel you can get them at boots.. or in the big supermarket pharmacies everywhere.

[David48]

Most pharmacies will have electrolyte powder they dish it out after diarrhea.

Usually orange flavour.

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Yep ... they are the go ...

No need to import anything.

.

Edited May 17, 2013 by David48

[chiangmaiexpat]

You have 19 bicycle shops in Chiang Mai Why does you get someone to give them all a call. Then you'll know the range and price.

Paul.

I know most of these shops. Never seen any one selling electrolyte tabs. Now here is a market niche.

Most pharmacies will have electrolyte powder they dish it out after diarrhea.

Usually orange flavour.

Yeah, that brings back memories... I didn't consider these orange sachets, because I found them quite sweet and bubbly and was thinking more along the lines of solid Gatorade, but maybe I should give them a try. Good suggestion, thank you.

Cheers, CM-expat

[impulse]

I use the low sugar or sugar free powder packs from Boots.

[robblok]

The ones I use from boots only have little bit of dextrose in them not that much but im not so sure they are 100% effective.. I drank 3 satchesl with 2 liters of water during my last workout and still got some minor cramps in my triceps.

[el jefe]

You have 19 bicycle shops in Chiang Mai

http://bicyclethailand.com/bicycle-shops-in-chiang-mai-province-thailand/

Why does you get someone to give them all a call.

Then you'll know the range and price.

Paul.

Obviously you're not from Chiang Mai. That's a wasted couple of hours. None of the bigger shops carry it. It's possible a small shop does, but unlikely.

I use Berdek. It comes in Orange and Lemon Tea flavor but you'll probably find it too sweet. Each packet has about 25 grams of dextrose. I prefer to have some calories in the water bottle. It works for me on 3-4 hour bike rides. Costs 7 baht per packet or 250 baht for a box of 50. I also occasionally use the small electrolyte packets available from Watson's. Not sweet at all as they only have 2 grams of dextrose.

If you're having problems with cramps in the gym it may be from overuse rather than electrolyte deficiency or dehydration.

[jambco984]

I have found that all of the 5 and 6 baht packs stop the cramping whilst out and about on my rides. 2 sachets and I feel tip top. The orange flavour isn't too bad either.

Edited May 24, 2013 by jambco984

[robblok]

You have 19 bicycle shops in Chiang Mai

http://bicyclethailand.com/bicycle-shops-in-chiang-mai-province-thailand/

Why does you get someone to give them all a call.

Then you'll know the range and price.

Paul.

Obviously you're not from Chiang Mai. That's a wasted couple of hours. None of the bigger shops carry it. It's possible a small shop does, but unlikely.

I use Berdek. It comes in Orange and Lemon Tea flavor but you'll probably find it too sweet. Each packet has about 25 grams of dextrose. I prefer to have some calories in the water bottle. It works for me on 3-4 hour bike rides. Costs 7 baht per packet or 250 baht for a box of 50. I also occasionally use the small electrolyte packets available from Watson's. Not sweet at all as they only have 2 grams of dextrose.

If you're having problems with cramps in the gym it may be from overuse rather than electrolyte deficiency or dehydration.

I sweat like crazy. as i workout hard. I drink a whole 2 liter bottle of water or electrolite. Its not overuse as it usually happens in the end doing my abs. (those arent worked that hard before). I could see your point of view if it happend during hard sets with weights.. but on abs.. nope.

[alfieconn]

Coming out of town over Narawat bridge, head down charoen muang rd and the first set of traffic lights you reach there is a pharamacy on the corner (right side opposite bank) he seems like an wholesaler and is very cheap, one particular brand with Lyte in the title ( sorry cannot remember full name) is not too sickly and mixes up to a sort of transparent orange colour.

[foggy1]

I had trouble a while back finding electrolyte and was pleased to see it in Marko one day, not a place I had thought of or expected.

Its the Dechamp brand and here down south ( Samui ) its 129 baht for 50 sachets.

I use 2 sachets for 2 liters and that doe's me fine on hard 2/3 hour rides.

If you have a Marko maybe worth a look

Cheers Foggy

[robblok]

Thanks I will have a look

[jambco984]

I had trouble a while back finding electrolyte and was pleased to see it in Marko one day, not a place I had thought of or expected.

 

Its the Dechamp brand and here down south ( Samui ) its 129 baht for 50 sachets.

 

I use 2 sachets for 2 liters and that doe's me fine on hard 2/3 hour rides.

 

If you have a Marko maybe worth a look

 

Cheers  Foggy

Thanks for that.

I bought the Dechamp brand at 5 baht per satchet. Will take a look at Makro when i run out. I am the same as you, 1 satchet over a hard ride is plenty.

Cheers.

[doglover]

Electrolyte drinks grow on trees in Thailand!

Coconuts!...... At least that's what I use, and tasty as well.

Water for the ride and the meat for a shake!

[apetley]

Most pharmacies will have electrolyte powder they dish it out after diarrhea.

Usually orange flavour.

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Yes. This one is quite good.

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[apetley]

And here it is in Thai:-)

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