STIs & Sexual Health

Gonorrhoea

Antibiotics for gonorrhoea (the clap)

12 drugs
12 Prescription

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin

1

Cefixime

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), ear infections, throat infections, chest infections like bronchitis, gonorrhoea, tonsillitis

Aquixim 400Arcerin TabletsBellBag CefiximeBrodcef 200 TabletBrodcef 400 TabletsBrodcef Powder for Oral Suspension 100mg/5mLCefest TabletsCefexitab 200 Tablet

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

Afrixime CLV 325 TabletsAtrimax 325mg TabletsBactacef 325 TabletsCefexiclav 325 TabletsCefexiclav Powder for Oral Suspension 50mg/31.25mg/5mLCfxclav 325 TabletChemityll 325 TabletsPodaxef 162.5 Dispersible Tablets

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

Baxcef-SB Powder for InjectionCeftatime-SB 1.5 Powder for InjectionCeftran Forte Powder for Injection 1g/500mgCeftriaxone & Sulbactam InjectionCeftriaxone Sodium 1g + Sulbactam Sodium 500mg InjectionDialpro Plus InjectionDorcef-S InjectionFreshborn Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam Powder for Injection

Ceftriaxone; Tazobactam

Prescription

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

Avicef TZ IV InjectionFerensPbcet 1125™Shalbactam TZ InjectionTazophin Injection

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

Avicef Forte InjectionCuramus Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam for Injection 1.5gFredacef IV InjectionOframax S Injection 1500mg

Antibiotic

Third-generation Cephalosporin

1

Ceftriaxone

Prescription

Typhoid fever, serious body infections, meningitis (brain infection), pneumonia (chest infection), urinary tract infections (UTI), sepsis (blood infection), gonorrhea, bone and joint infections, skin infections

Accuplus Ceftriaxone 1g Injection IVActazone 1g InjectionAlfaxone InjectionAvasc InjectionAvicef InjectionAvicef Injection with LidocaineAxone 1000 InjectionBetaceftran Injection

Antibiotic with Local Anaesthetic

Cephalosporin

1

Ceftriaxone Sodium; Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Typhoid, serious infections of the blood (sepsis), pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI), gonorrhoea, meningitis, skin and wound infections, bone infections, severe ear infections

Ceftamak InjectionCeftriaxone 1g Injection with Lidocaine 3.5mL Injection

Antibiotic

Fluoroquinolone

3

Ciprofloxacin

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), serious stomach infections (running stomach caused by bacteria), bone and joint infections, skin infections, eye and ear infections, chest infections like pneumonia

AC-Ciprofloxacin TabletAquacipro Tablets 500mgAvrocipro CapletBactaforte Eye OintmentBerlin Ciprofloxacin TabletsBiocipro TabletBiopharma Ciprofloxacin 500 TabletsBiosphere Ciprofloxacin Eye/Ear Drops

Levofloxacin

Prescription

Serious typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), chest infections like pneumonia, skin infections, sinus infections, chronic bronchitis, prostate infections

Afrab Levofloxacin CapletAmakin Levofloxacin TabletsBiopharma Levofloxacin TabletsBleor Levofloxacin TabletsChezfloxCika Levofloxacin Tablet 500Cledibact 500mg TabletEmzor Levofloxacin Tablet

Ofloxacin

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), gonorrhoea and other sexually transmitted infections, eye infections, ear infections, chest infections, skin infections, pelvic inflammatory disease

Aflacin Eye DropsBgvid 400 TabletBgvid TabletsBrands Ofloxacin 200mg TabletChevnor Ofloxacin Tablet 200mgChevnor Ofloxacin Tablets 400mgChygozzy Ofloxacin Tablets 400mgFloboid Eye Drops

Antibiotic + Antiparasitic

Fluoroquinolone + Nitroimidazole combination

1

Ciprofloxacin; Tinidazole

Prescription

Typhoid, serious diarrhoea (running stomach), dysentery, stomach and intestinal infections, urinary tract infections (urine infections), pelvic infections, dental infections, and other infections caused by bacteria and parasites

AC-Ciprotinad TabletAvroflox TnBreprodazole TabletCenox-TN TabletCiprostat + TN TabletsCiprotab-TNCiprox-T TabletsEdencip-TN Tablet

Antibiotic and Antiparasitic combination

Fluoroquinolone + Nitroimidazole

1

Ofloxacin; Ornidazole

Prescription

Diarrhoea (running stomach), dysentery, typhoid-related stomach infections, pelvic infections in women, dental infections, wound infections with pus, urinary tract infections (UTI), and other infections where both bacteria and parasites may be involved

Apriflox-Oz TabletsDenflox 200mg/500mg TabletDuozol TabletsEcoflocin Plus TabletsNidof TabletOflodazole Tablets 200mg/500mgOflonidaOfloxamet Plus Tablets

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.

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