re prescription

[t1ggyw1ggy10]

Hi there.

Does anyone know if i can get omeprazole for gastric reflux,which i get in the uk as prescription and if so what the kind of cost would be.

Many thanks

[Gregjam]

Yes, wife got some yesterday at sao Paulo. Not sure on cost as she also got some other meds (enough for a month) and total including doc, nurse etc came to 1,900. Was told that she could top up at a local pharmacy so it should not be too expensive. Not sure if you would need a prescription but doubt it for this stuff.

[Big Boy]

Yes, wife got some yesterday at sao Paulo. Not sure on cost as she also got some other meds (enough for a month) and total including doc, nurse etc came to 1,900. Was told that she could top up at a local pharmacy so it should not be too expensive. Not sure if you would need a prescription but doubt it for this stuff.

The pharmacy in G Supermarket supplies them at 3 Baht per 20Mg tablet - no prescription required.

[BOZ]

That is a great price 1/4 the cost of what I pay in the USA for them... Good to know!!!

[Big Boy]

Because I'd not had indegestion for so long, I thought when the current batch was finished, I wouldn't bother any more - I didn't last a week . We were going to G Supermarket anyway, and I was delighted to see them on the top shelf. I invested 90 Baht for a month's supply, and they started working within 15 minutes .

I won't try that again.

[hhfarang]

Big Boy, I assume you are talking about the satellite G market on Soi 88 extension (because I think you live near there) or was it the big one. Also, is it sold under that name, omeprazole, here? I think the U.S. equivalent is called Prilosec.

[Big Boy]

That's the right place - I've found them very competetive for our medication needs. If they haven't got what you need, they will get it. It was in a grey and white box on the top shelf marked Omeprazole.

[J.J.B.]

Big Boy, I assume you are talking about the satellite G market on Soi 88 extension (because I think you live near there) or was it the big one. Also, is it sold under that name, omeprazole, here? I think the U.S. equivalent is called Prilosec.

Drugs all have brand names and generic names (International Nonproprietary Name (INN)) to remove confusion in naming across borders. Prilosec is the US brand name for the drug omeprazole; in Europe the brand name is Losec. The drug was developed and patented by the Anglo-Swedish company AstraZeneca and lost its patent protection over 10 years ago, which means any firm that has been certified as a competent manufacturer can make generic copies of omeprazole.

This drug is one of a class of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) that block virtually all acid production in the stomach with little evidence of long term problems reported and are commonly used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GORD/GERD depending on your American spelling preference). Other PPIs that will do a similar job are lansoprazole (Zoton or Prevacid brand names), rabeprazole (Aciphex or Pariet brand names), pantoprazole (Protium brand name) and esomeprazole (Nexium brand name).

All registered drugs have a single generic name but can be marketed under many and various brand names once their originator's patent expires or across geographies. The original brand name of ibuprofen was Brufen (Boots company, UK) and the early 20th Century brand name of the drug diamorphine was 'Heroin', a trademark of the Bayer company from Germany.

[t1ggyw1ggy10]

Yes, wife got some yesterday at sao Paulo. Not sure on cost as she also got some other meds (enough for a month) and total including doc, nurse etc came to 1,900. Was told that she could top up at a local pharmacy so it should not be too expensive. Not sure if you would need a prescription but doubt it for this stuff.

Thanks for your help

[t1ggyw1ggy10]

Because I'd not had indegestion for so long, I thought when the current batch was finished, I wouldn't bother any more - I didn't last a week . We were going to G Supermarket anyway, and I was delighted to see them on the top shelf. I invested 90 Baht for a month's supply, and they started working within 15 minutes .

I won't try that again.

great ,thanks

[Arlo]

I have read that if you mix a teaspoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar with water and drink it before a meal it will prevent acid reflux or it can be taken when symptoms occur.

[MrPlum]

I have read that if you mix a teaspoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar with water and drink it before a meal it will prevent acid reflux or it can be taken when symptoms occur.

That's correct but it needs to be fermented. i.e. with the 'Mother'. Braggs is a popular brand, (available at Golden Place). I personally don't tolerate ACV very well and mix it with baking soda which turns it into a more palatable malate.

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Another option is a glass of fresh lemonade. You can make this part of your daily routine. I drink 16oz morning and evening.

Take the juice of a lemon, mix with a level teaspoon of baking soda. Some people add a pinch of chili powder to open up the arteries (chilli is a vaso-dilator). Drink straight or sweeten with raw honey or stevia.

Both are highly alkalyzing.

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Third option is 'Golden Milk'

This is great for acidity, alzheimers and a host of other conditions including arthritis pain.

Boil 1/2 cup of water with 1/4 cup of turmeric powder, for 7-9 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent it getting too thick or burning. Allow to cool to medium consistency, then bottle.

Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in 2 cups of boiled milk, 2x daily.

All 3 options are easy to prepare and take and should stop the indigestion.

The other option is to stop eating acid-forming foods but that is a step too far for most people. Or just take the pill.