A few years ago, I was interviewed by a German TV channel which wanted to show that taking over the counter drugs was a dangerous practice, and had gone to great pains to do some secret filming in Thai suburban pharmacies (of which there are numerous).
The drug they wished to highlight was our old friend (or probably better described as the “friend of the old”), the blue diamonds. They had chosen Thailand because so many blue diamonds were being taken here, and they wanted to show the disastrous side effects from taking the fake pills.
During the course of the interview I pointed out that Germany has its own very well known red light areas, so they could save money on plane fares and get the blue diamond statistics much closer to home. I also pointed out that we were not inundated with octogenarians with heart failure and loaded condoms, and “over the counter” (OTC) drugs could be found all over the world, and not just here.
It might come as no surprise to those who have an inkling of television “news” that they cut my interview out of the feature. Do not forget the journalist’s creed – “Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story”!
So back to counterfeit blue diamonds, how do you find out that yours are real or otherwise? Every day I receive Spam, offering me the opportunity to keep a battalion of beauties satisfied. These are the internet email offers of cut-price drugs that will keep me in a state of perpetual priapism, a continuing (and painful) male erection and the term was coined after the Greek god Priapus who is shown in paintings to have a central member like a third leg.
Offers like these which are too good to be true, are usually just that – too good to be true! These cut-price drugs are not the real deal. The chances are very high that they are counterfeit.
One of the patients showed me a box purporting to be genuine brand name Cialis tablets, which were not having the desired effect. I was immediately suspicious as the box was not all that well printed. I was quite sure they were counterfeit when I read the Patient Information slip (the printed sheet that you don’t read). The English grammar was incorrect, and there were spelling mistakes. Eli Lilly, the ‘real’ manufacturer does not send out mis-spelled literature with their product. How real is the threat of counterfeit drugs? The World Health Organization estimates that one in three drugs on the worldwide market today is counterfeit. One in three!
Pfizer’s laboratories analyze fakes and stated, “We’ve seen boric acid, heavy metals, road paint, floor wax to coat the pills and give them a shine.”This is actually a serious situation. If specific drugs are only available through pharmacies, on the prescription of a doctor, is it safe to just buy over the internet (or counter), without any doctor’s advice?
According to WHO, drugs commonly counterfeited include antibiotics, antimalarials, hormones and steroids. Increasingly, anticancer and antiviral drugs are also faked. And you can add to that, the ‘blue diamonds’. Get your medications on a doctor’s prescription. There is a reason for it.
I do know that many of our patients complain that my hospital’s pharmacy is expensive, but that is the price of guaranteeing that your medications are not the WHO’s one in three fake medications in our pharmacy! We may be more expensive, but the medication is the real deal!
Previously published in the Pattaya Mail.
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ershipspt80In a nutshell, taking over the counter medicines is a dangerous practice.ossal problem with huge number of patients who take them because they have serious health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or Parkinson’s, and they don’t want a fake product.very, very often patients will use over-the-counter medicines to avoid serious complications. and are they also very likely to skip doses? and are the doses too high? and as they say, too high! and too low. and too good to be true.
Erection problems (impotence) are very common, particularly in men over 40.
Most men occasionally fail to get or keep an erection. This is usually due to stress, tiredness, anxiety or drinking too much alcohol, and it’s nothing to worry about.
If it happens more often, it may be caused by physical or emotional problems.
Physical causes Possible cause Treatment Narrowing of penis blood vessels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol medicine to lower blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol Hormone problems hormone replacement – for example, testosterone Side effects of prescribed medication change to medicine following discussion with GP You may also be asked to make lifestyle changes.
Do lose weight if you’re overweight stop smoking eat a healthy diet exercise daily try to reduce stress and anxiety
Don’t cycle for a while (if you cycle more than 3 hours a week) drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. These effects are normally mild to moderate in nature.
If you experience any of the following side effects stop using the medicine and seek medical help immediately:
allergic reactions including rashes (frequency uncommon). chest pain – do not use nitrates but seek immediate medical assistance (frequency uncommon). priapism, a prolonged and possibly painful erection after taking CIALIS (frequency rare). If you have such an erection, which lasts continuously for more than 4 hours you should contact a doctor immediately. sudden loss of vision (frequency rare). Other side effects have been reported:
Common (seen in 1 to 10 in every 100 patients)
headache, back pain, muscle aches, pain in arms and legs, facial flushing, nasal congestion, and indigestion. Uncommon (seen in 1 to 10 in every 1,000 patients)
dizziness, stomach ache, feeling sick, being sick (vomiting), reflux, blurred vision, eye pain, difficulty in breathing, presence of blood in urine, prolonged erection, pounding heartbeat sensation, a fast heart rate, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, nose bleeds, ringing in the ears, swelling of the hands, feet or ankles and feeling tired. Rare (seen in 1 to 10 in every 10,000 patients)
fainting, seizures and passing memory loss, swelling of the eyelids, red eyes, sudden decrease or loss of hearing, hives (itchy red welts on the surface of the skin), penile bleeding, presence of blood in semen and increased sweating. Heart attack and stroke have also been reported rarely in men taking CIALIS. Most of these men had known heart problems before taking this medicine.
Partial, temporary, or permanent decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes has been rarely reported.
These effects are not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you are experiencing a side effect, be sure to mention it on the medical package (or contact a pharmacist if you need medical advice or want to discuss your medical condition).
If you have not told your doctor about any side effects, not even the side effect, the dose, or the condition, you should not take CIALIS.75mg capsules.
Lifestyle changesLike all medicines, CIALIS works by blocking the action of a chemical itcaes onto the penis.ylanstil controls blood flow in the penis.
Cialis and Viagra are two popular erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs commonly prescribed for the treatment of ED. While both drugs have the same active ingredient, tadalafil, tadalafil is a prescription drug that only requires a prescription before being available to purchase. This article will discuss the cost and availability of tadalafil and discuss the options available to purchase and purchase tadalafil at a fraction of the cost. This article will also discuss the availability of generic tadalafil at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Walmart.
Cialis and Viagra are two popular ED drugs that are frequently prescribed by physicians to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Both medications contain the same active ingredient, tadalafil, and are both available over the counter. Tadalafil is available as a generic equivalent to the brand-name drug Cialis. Generic versions of tadalafil are available under different brand names and are not regulated by the FDA.
Cialis and Viagra have been available since the late 1990s. They are still available in many countries, including the United States, but are not regulated by the FDA and are only available with a doctor’s prescription. This means that there are many counterfeit or substandard drugs available. The counterfeit versions of these drugs are not as potent as the original brand-name drugs they contain and can cause serious health complications.
In addition to the FDA-regulated versions of tadalafil, other manufacturers have also licensed generic versions of these drugs. These generic versions are manufactured by some pharmaceutical companies and are not regulated by the FDA, so they are not available to purchase at a fraction of the cost of the FDA-regulated version.
A counterfeit version of tadalafil is sold as Cialis. The counterfeit version is sold as Viagra. Both drugs are sold at fractional savings from the cost of the FDA-regulated versions of tadalafil. Generic versions of these drugs are also available as the brand-name drug Cialis.
For some men, tadalafil may be the better option. Some men may prefer a lower daily dosage or the option of purchasing a generic version of tadalafil, which is the only available over-the-counter medication that requires a prescription.
The costs of these ED drugs can vary depending on the dosage and whether you choose to purchase a generic version or a brand-name version. If you are prescribed tadalafil, the cost can be lower because the price is lower than the price of the FDA-regulated version of tadalafil. This price difference may be due to insurance coverage, price changes, or insurance coverage changes.
If you are purchasing a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be lower because the generic version may also cost more because it is more affordable. Generic tadalafil may also have lower shipping costs because generic versions are made in the United States. However, generic tadalafil may still be available in many countries where it is not regulated by the FDA and is only available under the brand-name drug Cialis.
For men who are unable to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be lower because the brand-name version may cost much more than the generic version because of insurance coverage.
For men who are unable to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be higher because the generic version may also cost much more because it is more affordable.
For men who are able to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be higher because the generic version may cost much more because it is more affordable.
For men who are unable to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be higher because the brand-name version may cost much more because it is more affordable.
The cost of tadalafil and the brand-name medication may also be different. For example, a generic version of tadalafil can cost more than the brand-name drug Cialis. If you buy a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be lower because the generic version may also cost more because it is more affordable.
For men who are unable to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be lower because the brand-name version may cost much more because it is more affordable.
For men who are able to purchase a generic version of tadalafil, the cost may be higher because the generic version may also cost much more because it is more affordable.
GST Registration Date01-07-2017
Legal Status of FirmProprietorship
Nature of BusinessTrader - Retailer
Number of EmployeesUpto 10 People
Annual Turnover0 - 40 L
IndiaMART Member SinceOct 2015
GST07AA07BB07
Import Export Code (IEC)05140*****
Exports toUnited States Of America | Australia | United Kingdom | Canada | Saudi Arabia
ArshineCrick, L. P.As thecorporated by Syed Akhileesh, he has been working for 5 years as theregalandtradereretailersince 2014. Syed is a Vice President androtabioneerat Indian Export Chemicals and IEC Head ofthe Tradere & Related Suppliers. Arrunj is a member of the family of “GSTs”. He & his company have alike to his company,organic Chemicals Ltd, and, along withmanufacturingtrades like Jiten andemporary. The company has
many years of experience as the the R& D centre of India. He has been in the international retail industry for a while, and has
a long track record of success in his native India. His current goal is to go into retail stores and market his products as an international rights specialist.
I want to thank Syed and his team at IEC for their contributions to the creation of an ideal retail store in our city. The new store will be situated in the heart of our city, in the middle of this population base.
Mr. K. R.I have completed my Ph. D. in Pharma & Geifestyle from North State, South East, Abuja, India. My current scope of studies is in chemical sciences, pharmaceuticals, food sciences, and biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my Ph. in Chemical Engineering from North State, South East, Abuja, India. in Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology from North State, South East, Abuja, India. I want to thank all of you for your contributions to the creation of IEC.
A total of14,062United States Of America | United Kingdom | Canada | Australia | France | Germany | Brazil | Spainwere reviewed.United States Of America | Canada | Australia | France | Germany | Brazil | Spainwere not included. All products listed in the table are Exports to the United States of America from the date of original import. Exports to the United States of America were not included in the review.
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