Gonorrhoea

12 drugs · 12 Prescription

STIs & Sexual Health

Antibiotics for gonorrhoea (the clap)

Often causes no symptoms, especially in women: routine testing matters even without visible signs

Both partners need treatment together, even if one has no symptoms, to prevent reinfection

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have severe lower abdominal pain that does not go away with pain relief medication.
  • If you notice blood in your urine or a yellowish discharge that smells bad.
  • If you have a fever above 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 2 days.
  • If you experience severe pain while urinating that makes it hard to pass urine.
  • If you have a severe headache, stiff neck, or confusion, which could be a sign of a rare complication called meningitis.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

4

Cefixime; Clavulanic Acid

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), throat infections, ear infections, chest infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, skin infections, stubborn bacterial infections that resist regular antibiotics

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Ceftriaxone; Sulbactam

Prescription

Severe typhoid, serious chest infections (pneumonia), urinary tract infections (UTI), blood infections (sepsis), bone and joint infections, skin infections, abdominal infections, meningitis, infections after surgery

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Ceftriaxone; Tazobactam

Prescription

Severe typhoid, serious urinary tract infections (UTI), pneumonia, blood infections (sepsis), skin and wound infections, abdominal infections, infections after surgery, meningitis

8 Nigerian brands

Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam

Prescription

Severe typhoid, serious body infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI), blood infections (sepsis), skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, meningitis, infections after surgery

20 Nigerian brands