riorobc023 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Is Metformin or Glucophage available in thailand? Specifically Bangkok Or is there a generic version - metformin hydrochloride And which brands do i look for? thank you everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand). What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets. Edited May 26, 2015 by AyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 For sure no problem. Siamformet is another brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand). What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets. AyG, Have you ever bought this around Patts?? If so where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand). What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets. AyG, Have you ever bought this around Patts?? If so where Sorry. Never been to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Hmm... I pay 4.30 Baht per 850mg tab for Glucophage brand tablets at Fascino in Pattaya. I take two per day. The Medicpharma Brand are way cheaper. If I understand correctly, 500 tabs for 300 Baht works out at 0.60 Baht per tab. So even if I took three 500 mg tabs per day it would still only be 1.80 Baht per day, against 8.60 Baht for Glucophage. I wonder if they sell them at Fascino? But on second thoughts, I'm only talking 180 Baht more a month..... not worth worrying too much about. Edited May 26, 2015 by Mobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Generic metformin brands are available virtually everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riorobc023 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thank you everyone. You all are lifesavers Are both Immediate release and XR available. I'm looking for immediate release What would i search for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Immediate release is what is available in local brands. the only XR I am aware of is Glucophage which comes in both forms, immediate and extended. You will really not have a problem re metformin, it is one of the most commonly sold drugs. However if you are relocating here be advised that blood glucose tests strips are very costly, bring a good supply with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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