Aspirin 81mg.

[Jimmpy]

Does anyone know where I can find this low dose aspirin?

I've been taking it for many years but can only find the 500mg pill here.

Thanks.

[KittenKong]

I buy mine at the supermarket in the UK. 50B (GBP1) for 90 tablets. 4 containers lasts me one year.

I did ask here once but the pharmacy only had strips of 10 for about 30B. The strength was right though.

[BB1950]

I've found a Thai product called "Aspent-M" in local Thai drugstores. It's aspirin 81 mg. It comes in a bottle of 60 tablets.

Here's an online link.

http://drugstorebangkok.com/?product=aspent-m-81-mg-60-tablets

Edited September 17, 2015 by BB1950

[Jimmpy]

Thanks BB, will check it out.

[h90]

I once got such by mistake. Bought Aspirin (against headache) and they gave me such low dose one. So it is available.

If everything fails you can still buy a scale and slip the 500 mg.

[Duvidl]

I order from eBay. 365 tablets for 247 baht including shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_armrs=1&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=low+dose+aspirin&_sop=15

[luk AJ]

You can buy Carpidrin 100mg in any pharmacy.

[sfokevin]

Not sure where your at but here in Chiang Mai at the Pharma Choice Pharmacy on Suthep Rd they sell a little 100 pill jar for 40 baht...

Go to a bigger Pharmacy (Not Watson or Boots) and have the word Asprin 81mg written down to show them...

I have all my meds on my phone written down and photos of them too to show the clerk/pharmacist.

[Sheryl]

Any pharmacy should have

[ignis]

Bought them again last week.. don't buy very often

gone up a bit, now 210 baht for 1,000 tablets.."Aspent-M" 81mg.... before anyone asks the use by date is Feb 2018

[Jimmpy]

"Thank you" to all, the info has been very helpful.

[Jingthing]

Not all pharmacies have it, but most Boots probably will. Just ask for low dose aspirin.

There is one Boots I went to in Pattaya that demanded a prescription for that, so I just said Ba-bye and went to another one.

Edited September 18, 2015 by Jingthing

[lopburi3]

Believe all drug stores now have - but do not make the mistake of asking for "baby" aspirin (as they used to be called) or you will likely be looked at as a potential murder and get a 'no have' reply. It was taken off the market for a period when the link to Reye's syndrome was news - and believe the Aspent factory went off-line for an extended period after the flooding causing another shortage - but should be easily available now.

[Jingthing]

Yes after the big Bangkok flood it was hard to find. But again not all places even now have Aspent. Most ... sure.

Also beware some places only carry a much higher priced brand.

The good news for the OP is that this med should be easy to locate.

Edited September 18, 2015 by Jingthing

[happynthailand]

I buy mine like this,by the box of 200(20+10 tablets)

[Jingthing]

Those aren't enteric coated.

Edited September 18, 2015 by Jingthing

[KittenKong]

Bought them again last week.. don't buy very often

gone up a bit, now 210 baht for 1,000 tablets.."Aspent-M" 81mg.... before anyone asks the use by date is Feb 2018

A good price but where did you buy them?

[chiang mai]

Aspent M, enteric coated, available at most pharmacies.

[Jingthing]

You really do want enteric coating for daily aspirin.

[h90]

You really do want enteric coating for daily aspirin.

Why? I ate for a longer while 500mg every day in the morning and never a problem.

[lopburi3]

Believe most of us needing these are old enough to swallow such a small pill - and as said it should be coated to avoid other possible issues.

[JAS21]

You really do want enteric coating for daily aspirin.

Why? I ate for a longer while 500mg every day in the morning and never a problem.

I have taken 81mg aspirin etc for twenty years ... now I have to take a PPI as I developed ulcers ... get the coated ones.

[Jingthing]

There are other serious risks associated with this therapy. Best to consult a good doctor to determine if the risk is worth it for you.

[Jimmpy]

You really do want enteric coating for daily aspirin.

Why? I ate for a longer while 500mg every day in the morning and never a problem.

I have taken 81mg aspirin etc for twenty years ... now I have to take a PPI as I developed ulcers ... get the coated ones.

Thanks, my sister is a nurse and warned me about that so, do that the coated ones.

[chiang mai]

+1

[lostoday]

I used to take the 81 aspent here till my pharmacy ran out one time. I bought the big ones and cut them with my knife (I have a sharp knife) . I don't remember exactly but they worked out lo like one week for a nickle (5 cents). Then I stopped taking them in my search for solid stools and I watch my blood pressure daily. I'm also on a couple of other high blood pressure meds.

[personchester]

I've found a Thai product called "Aspent-M" in local Thai drugstores. It's aspirin 81 mg. It comes in a bottle of 60 tablets.

Here's an online link.

http://drugstorebangkok.com/?product=aspent-m-81-mg-60-tablets

Correct ... I purchase the same product > Aspent-M < which is aspirin 81 mg and is available in Thai Pharmacies

[Sparkles]

I've found a Thai product called "Aspent-M" in local Thai drugstores. It's aspirin 81 mg. It comes in a bottle of 60 tablets.

Here's an online link.

http://drugstorebangkok.com/?product=aspent-m-81-mg-60-tablets

Correct ... I purchase the same product > Aspent-M < which is aspirin 81 mg and is available in Thai Pharmacies

+1 Available in most pharmacies but ignore Boots and Watsons.

Staff will not sell to you if the Pharmacist is not on site(lunch/toilet break ). I pay 35 baht for a bottle of 60 tabs, Aspent 81 mg.

[Langsuan Man]

This is commonly known as low dose aspirin and most doctors in the US recommend it to prevent heart attacks in older patients. It is not designed to reduce pain, inflammation, or fever

I used to take the 81 aspent here till my pharmacy ran out one time. I bought the big ones and cut them with my knife (I have a sharp knife) . I don't remember exactly but they worked out lo like one week for a nickle (5 cents). Then I stopped taking them in my search for solid stools and I watch my blood pressure daily. I'm also on a couple of other high blood pressure meds.

I would be interested in what dosage you were able to find that were divisible by 81mg. If you are on high blood pressure meds then you should be taking exactly 81mg per day and if your doctor is not telling you to do that, then get a new doctor post haste

[Jingthing]

There is new research all the time so take this with a grain of salt but just yesterday on t.v. there was an announcement of some new research suggesting that yes the low dose aspirin likely does reduce risk of heart attack, somewhat more surprisingly, colon cancer. But here is the rub. The positive results basically showed up in the age 50 to 59 group. Older than that, the results were not suggestive of doing this therapy. Just saying. Who really knows what the next study will say.