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@thanhnx73

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Vietnamese

Lives in Ho CHi Minh

Speaks English

Registration: 12 January 2013

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2 years ago
DogChild

Prilosec (Omeprazole) in Vietnam by DogChild

Hi guys, I take this every day and i was wondering if it is available in HCMC. Getzome and Gitazot are the generic Vietnamise brands but I couldn't find anything in my research on google about pricing/availability.

thanhnx73

@OceanBeach92107 , Hi friend, where are you living in Vietnam? living in Ho Chi Minh city or Ha Noi?Prilosec has main ingredient as Omeprazole. hence, you can buy Omeprazole at any drugstore in Vietnam.If you are living in Ho Chi Minh city, you can ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guestposter822

Masks in HCMC by Guestposter822

what's the situation with mask rules there in HCMC now ?

thanhnx73

Hi,Wearing mask is a recommendation in VN because risk of Covid-19 is still existing there. This also help to protect yourself. but you can leave open without mask at some situation where you feel comfortable and confident without risk. Feel free to ... Read More

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3 years ago
Half Centurian

Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian

I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...

thanhnx73

HI, Dr Trong Anh already moved to Canada for living few years ago. 1. His young brother is also an Orthopedist named Dr. Xuan Anh (his FB facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044400970394) . You can contact to Dr Xuan Anh on his facebook for ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bungabunga

Recommend an orthopedist to diagnose possible ACL knee injury in HCMC by Bungabunga

Can anyone recommend a qualified orthopaedic doctor to diagnose a possible ACL or similar knee injury? Ideally, where I can get an MRI done at the same time. Obviously health is more important than pricing, but if possible would appreciate ...

thanhnx73

This kind of operation is a high skill and expensive surgical procedure. You may seek for another opinion with Dr. Phat - Orthopedist - in FV hospital before making decision. Dr. Phat is a reliable Orthopedist with graduation and working experience ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
5 years ago
QuiteHumerous

Apartment rental, Ho Chi MInh City - advice needed. by QuiteHumerous

Hi I'm Sean, I have accepted an English teacher job starting in 2-3 weeks in District 8. I know that I should look for a price in Dong that includes management fees if possible. I also know to check out the local area for noisy bars or karaoke ...

thanhnx73

Dear friend, If you want to stay in dist.1 , in a room like bnb homestay, pls reply to me. or send personal message. Thanks and all the best for you with time in VN. Cheer and have fun, Thanh Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Houston0448

Help ! by Houston0448

Good afternoon. I hope you are well and can assist me. My wife and I are very interested in immigration to Vietnam or staying on a long term work Visa. We are in South Africa. I'm 47 and my wife is 43 , I'm an ex policeman and have been ...

thanhnx73

Dear friend, You can take time to search for foreign company (US companies) which has manufacturing plants in VN or hotels. They will need a Security manager to take care of work flow to ensure security and control the plants and hotel. Just my ... Read More

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5 years ago
jeff-vn

Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn

Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.

thanhnx73

Yeah.... i made a mistake with the brand name. Then for drinking, we have some choice. For distilled water, pls check google map for the street NGUYEN GIAN THANH, dist.10, HCMC then you can go there to find. This street is the whole sale ... Read More

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5 years ago
jeff-vn

Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn

Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.

thanhnx73

You should consider your idea to use distilled water for drinking. IN VN, there are some reliable drinking water for you like LA VIE'S, AQUAFINE (brandname of Cocacola) ..... then you can buy to drink at home. IN case you use this water for ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
5 years ago
ltcjackwatson

are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson

i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...

thanhnx73

Let try ULTRACET (Tramadol Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen Tablets) to release your pain during finding for Pain doctor. You can buy in Pharmacy without prescription. Tramadol is one of Narcotic and you can not buy without prescription. Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
5 years ago
DogChild

Prilosec (Omeprazole) in Vietnam by DogChild

Hi guys, I take this every day and i was wondering if it is available in HCMC. Getzome and Gitazot are the generic Vietnamise brands but I couldn't find anything in my research on google about pricing/availability.

thanhnx73

Hi friend, You can go to HAI BA TRUNG street - TRAN QUANG KHAI street, dist 1, near TAN DINH church + TAN DINH market. There are lots of Pharmacy there and it is easy to buy the same medication with local brand or imported ones with the same ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ruch1981

Crutches by Ruch1981

Does anyone know where I can buy/rent some crutches? I have sprained my knee and I need to stay off my knee. In the long term I might need a knee support, like a DonJoy knee brace. Has anyone had to go through this in HCMC? Thanks

thanhnx73

Hi, I do not know how long your doctor suggest you to use crutches, and where you are living. * There are 3 kinds of crutches you may buy in VN : wooden or aluminium or stainless steel crutches. If you may use only in short term, I would suggest ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
7 years ago
le_jazz

Best ENT Doctor by le_jazz

Hello guys, Any recommendations where I can have my throat check? I have a swollen tonsil for months now, sometimes painful. I've been to different vn hospitals and doctors but none of them really cured me. I even have myself checked with gp in ...

thanhnx73

Hi Le, 1. Pls check with FV hospital and book a consultation with dr. NGUYEN QUANG DAI - head of ENT dept. HE can communicate in English with you. 2. Check with private clinic of this dr ( ENT private clinic - dr NGUYEN QUANG DAI) at this add : ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
7 years ago
ltcjackwatson

are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson

i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...

thanhnx73

"More locals like Thanh are needed on this forum. Good advice given."..... Tks Colinoscapee.... I am here to help and support for all I can. Feel free to ask at any time. Wish you all are healthy in Viet Nam. THANH Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
7 years ago
mrskmelville

Australian scheduled vaccinations availability in Vietnam???? by mrskmelville

Hi All, We are a family of 4 planning on travelling extensively in Vietnam before settling for a 12 month period in Hoi An. My children will both be due for scheduled vaccinations (required by the Australian govt) while we are away. Can anyone tell ...

thanhnx73

Hi Mrskmelville, If you are already in VN, in Ho Chi Minh city, you can check with below int'l medical facilities which is easy to find in infor and contact in Google: 1. FV Sai Gon clinic Add: Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu St, Ben ... Read More

thanhnx73 replied to a thread
7 years ago
THIGV

Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV

I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...

thanhnx73

Hi Robvan, SOS has small clinic. For some tests, they have to refer to other local facilities to do. But on the top, they have one Imaging doctor to interpret the film. Back to your case, I think that FV and HCMC medical university hospital can ... Read More