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Where can I find asthma inhalers like Symbicort or Seretide in Bangkok?

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Jan 31, 2024
a year ago
Arthur *********
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Hey guys. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with getting asthma prevention inhalers (things like, symbicort or seretide)? I'm not desperate for one, but may need one over the next month. I have asked in one or two pharmacies (I showed them the physical pumps) and they said that they don't have them.

Is this something I need to go to a clinic for? Do they use a different brand inhaler here (which would explain why they don't recognise symbicort or seretide)?

Any help would be appreciated (I'm in BKK btw).
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The user is seeking information on where to obtain asthma prevention inhalers such as Symbicort or Seretide in Bangkok, expressing concern after failing to find them in local pharmacies. Comments from the community suggest alternative inhalers are available at various pharmacies, including Ventolin, Seretide, and Budesonide, and they recommend visiting specific chemists or pharmacies.
Dan *********
Chula MD pharmacy, call them.
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Onne ***********
SIAM pharmacy
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Graham ******
When I travelled last year without enough medication I had to order a Budesonide inhaler from a pharmacy on Buakhao (Pattaya). It was there the following day
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Richard ***********
Go to any of the chemists near Nana on Sukhumvit and you can get seretide over the counter
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Arthur *********
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@Richard **********
 That is perfect mate. I live on Sukhumvit, so that suits me well. Thank you Richard!
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Darlene *******
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Darlene *******
You can get via pharmacy ka. Ventolin, can buy off counter ka
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Arthur *********
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@Darlene ******
 thanks, but I don't need ventolin. Ventolin is a reliever inhaler. I need a preventer inhaler. (The one that you take every day). Ventolin is just used to stop an asthma attack, but it shouldn't be used daily.
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@Arthur ********
 oh than I’m not too sure already ka. Hope you can find some answer here soon
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Arthur *********
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@Darlene ******
 Thank you Darlene.
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