Oxandrolone is available in the U.S. under the brand Oxandrin, it's exorbitant wholesale price precludes it from entering the black market. Thus, the SPA version from Italy is the only version left which athlete's do see regularly. They come 30 tabs to a box, in 2 foil and plastic strips of 15 each. Oxandrolone has a reputation of being one of the safest anabolics available. Women and children are often given this drug with little or no adverse side effects. For athletes, Oxandrolone is a mild anabolic exerting more strength than muscle mass increases. Although Oxandrolone is mild, it is 17 alpha alkylated so liver values may be of concern when used excessively. Also see Anavar.