Also allergic to mozzies - I take B1

Posted by Azhure on Tuesday, 20. February 2007 at 18:48 Bali Time:

In Reply to: excellent advice, thankyou and posted by emmylou on Tuesday, 20. February 2007 at 17:42 Bali Time:

Hiya Emmylou,

I take B1 (not a branded or a multi) you can get it from behind the counter at pharmacies the one i get is called Betamin (contains Thiamine Hydrochloride - Vitamin B1) which was around $6.00 for 100 tablets. MUCH cheaper than branded/label and its not synthasised at all. Check with your doctor or pharmacist they will be able to advise you on duration.

As hotdogs said B works (due to it containing B1) so if you are doing purely for the mozzie allergy i would recommend the concentrated B1. This of course doesn't prevent ALL mozzie bites but it sure does reduce the buggers desire to bite, I notice a huge difference when i take it and due to the posts on the forum re dengue I am definately not leaving with out this trip.

Hope this helps

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