Topic: Has anyone used The Swiss Pharmacy (or any online Swiss/European) pharmacy)?
Judie
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My doc prescribed a poultice called Antiphlogistine by Doetsch Grether.
It helped, but I went through it in a week.
My doc charges $60 for the stuff (can't keep up with the cost) and online it's $15, but I don't speak German or French and there isn't an English option or way to communicate?
It's apparently OTC.
I'm looking for options. Thanks!
(I've already looked on eBay and did a massive web search)
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Brussels
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I live in Switzerland at the border with Germany. Many people understand English, if written, but not all speak English.
Do you need some help for something? It is usually very expensive to buy stuff in Switzerland, but who knows we've got better alternatives than in Canada /US???
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Judie
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Hi Brussels,
Yes, I need help finding Antiphlogistine (it's a medicated clay poultice). It's not sold in the states or Canada. I'm actually thinking of getting something similar that's made for horses if I can't find it.
My doc has it, but they quadruple the prices of supplements if you buy it from them.
Cool! I'll try emailing a pharmacy.
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Brussels
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Is it this that you are looking for?
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Judie
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Yes, that's it. When I translated the shipping info, it said they won't ship abroad. It's the larger tube (or several tubes) I'm looking for if possible since you use a lot.
I was in so much pain yesterday I hobbled to feed store and bought something for horses. I don't know how safe it is to use (all natural ingredients at least), but it gave me some relief last night, though uncomfortable by sticking too hard to the skin. I guess it's made to be on fur.
It would be great to find the human stuff (it's very comfortable). I'm dealing with levaquin-induced tendinitis. I'm trying anything to get some relief, but despite good efforts, having bad pain again.
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Brussels
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This is the human version!!! Even children can use. If I understood well, this is like aspirin ?
It costs about 11 US dollars in that pharmacy (Swiss).
Would you like me to ask in my pharmacy? (I usually shop in Germany, if they can ship to you?)
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Judie
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"If I understood well, this is like aspirin ?"
Yes, it has salicylic acid in it and a bunch of herbs. These direct creams/poultices seem to work much better than oral meds (and are easier on the body).
"Would you like me to ask in my pharmacy? "
Brussels, that would be fantastic. I think Swiss pharmacies have some kind of overseas rules for shipping to the states. Germany might be different.
I'm looking at some online Germany pharmacies, but I can't find it. Why is it so hard to find online???
I just think it's robbery that my doc charges $60 for a tube. Maybe that's the price with import fees. I don't know.
The stuff DOES help. It's the only thing that's given me relief while the floxing heals.
The horse stuff is a different consistency and pulls on the skin making it hurt.
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Judie
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I heard back from a German pharmacy. They said they need a prescription because it's from Switzerland and they charge even more than my doctor for it.
Sigh....
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