Infectious Disease

Typhoid

Antibiotics and treatments for typhoid fever

Spread through contaminated food and water — always wash hands before eating

Treatment requires a full antibiotic course; incomplete treatment can cause relapses

47 drugs

9 OTC

40 Prescription

Antibiotic

Penicillin-type

Amoxicillin

OTC

Ear infections, throat infections (tonsillitis), chest infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), typhoid, tooth infections, skin infections, stomach ulcer caused by bacteria

Acimox CapsuleAcimox SuspensionAmonex CapsulesAmoxicillin CapsulesAmoxicillin for InjectionAmoxicillin Powder for Oral SuspensionAmoxicillin Sodium for InjAmoxicillin Tablets

Ampicillin

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), ear infections, chest infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, skin infections, stomach and intestinal infections, throat infections, gonorrhoea

AC-Ancillin SuspensionChupet Ampicillin Sodium InjectionEmcillin Powder for Oral SuspensionGlocillin 250 CapsulesImpilin CapsuleMirapicin CapsulesNelb Ampicillin Sodium Injection 500mgNemecillin 250 Capsule

Antibiotic

Penicillin combination with beta-lactamase inhibitor

Amoxicillin; Clavulanic Acid

Prescription

Stubborn infections that don't respond to regular amoxicillin, ear infections, sinus infections, throat infections, chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections, dental infections, typhoid that is resistant to other antibiotics

Adaclav 1G TabletAmclavin 312.5 Powder for Oral SuspensionAmoksiklav 1.2g InjectionAmoksiklav 600mg InjectionAmoksiklav Powder for Oral SuspensionAmovin 228.5mg SuspensionAmovin 600mgAmovin-625 Tablets

Antibiotic

Penicillin combination

Ampicillin; Cloxacillin

Prescription

Infections of the throat, chest and lungs (pneumonia, bronchitis), skin and wound infections, boil, ear infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), typhoid, bone and joint infections, infections after surgery, septicaemia (serious blood infection)

AC-Clox CapsuleAC-Clox DropsAC-Clox SuspensionAmpicillin Trihydrate + CloxacillinAmpiclox 500 CapsuleAnnclox Neonatal DropAnnclox Powder for SuspensionAvroclox Capsules

Oral Rehydration Therapy

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in body

Anhydrous Glucose; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Citrate; Potassium Chloride

OTC

Dehydration from diarrhea (running stomach), vomiting, cholera, food poisoning, heat exhaustion, and fluid loss from heavy sweating

Alben ORSJessy Oral Rehydrated Salt

Antibiotic

Macrolide

Azithromycin

Prescription

Chest infections, cough and catarrh caused by bacteria, typhoid, sore throat, ear infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, eye infections

Afithro-500 TabletsAgazit TabletsAvrozith 250mg CapsulesAvrozith SuspensionAxerem 500 TabletsAxerem SuspensionAzglo TabletAzglo Tablets

Clarithromycin

Prescription

Chest infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, throat infections, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, sinusitis, stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria, typhoid-like infections

Acem-500 TabletsBactofin 500 TabletsBerlin Clarithromycin TabletsBiomeclarocin TabletsCeemacin TabletsClaricin 500mg TabletsClaridex-500 Tablet Clarithromycin 500mgClariglob 500mg Tablet

Erythromycin

Prescription

Chest infections, pneumonia, throat infections, tonsillitis, skin infections, boils, ear infections, eye infections, typhoid, sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, wound infections

Acithromac SuspensionAcithromac TabletArtemis Erythromycin 500mg TabletsBiobacta TabletBiopharma Erythromycin 500 TabletsEroceth-250Eroceth-500Erogran Granules

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin

Cefdinir

Prescription

Throat infections, ear infections, sinus infections (blocked nose with thick discharge), chest infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, skin infections, typhoid-like bacterial infections

Fladinir 125mg SuspensionFladinir Capsule 300mgRanicef 125 Oral SuspensionRanicef 250 Oral SuspensionRanicef 300 Tablet

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

Cefpodoxime

Prescription

Throat infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), chest infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, skin infections, typhoid, gonorrhoea, sinus infections

Cefadox 100 TabletsCefadox-200 TabletsCefdoxim 200 TabletsCefdoxim PowderCfpoxime 200Cfpoxime 50Everdestiny Cefpodoxime 100 TabletsEverdestiny Cefpodoxime 200 Tablets

Cefuroxime

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), ear infections, sore throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, chest infections (pneumonia), skin infections, gonorrhoea, sinusitis

Agcef TabletAquacef Tablet 500mgAuroxetil 250mgAuroxetil 500mg TabletAxcel Cefuroxime-250 CapsuleBacterostar Powder for InjectionBellBag Cefuroxime TabletsBG NAT Powder for Oral Suspension

Antibiotic

Fourth-generation Cephalosporin

Cefepime

Prescription

Serious bacterial infections, severe pneumonia (chest infection), urinary tract infections (urine infections), skin infections, blood infections (sepsis), typhoid that doesn't respond to regular antibiotics, hospital-acquired infections, bacterial meningitis (brain infection)

Ceficard 2000 InjectionFortsporine Injection 1gPimcef InjectionSupasil InjectionSynofepim Powder for Injection

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

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

Cefuroxime; Clavulanic acid

Prescription

Stubborn infections like typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), chest infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, skin infections, sore throat, tonsillitis

Sitex Powder for Oral SuspensionSitex Tablet 625mg

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor combination

Cefoperazone; Sulbactam

Prescription

Severe infections like typhoid, serious urinary tract infections (UTI), lung infections (pneumonia), blood infections (sepsis), skin infections, stomach and abdominal infections, infections after surgery

Fytobact 1g InjectionFytobact 2g InjectionMesutyl 1.5g InjectionMesutyl 1g Injection

Cefpodoxime; Clavulanic Acid

Prescription

Stubborn bacterial infections, typhoid, upper and lower respiratory tract infections (chest infections, bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections (UTI), ear infections, sinus infections, throat infections, skin and soft tissue infections

Akelox 325mg TabletCedoclav 625 TabletsCefdoclav 325 TabletCfpoxime CLV 325 TabletsJandox-CV TabletPodaxef 81.25 Sachet

Antibiotic

Third-generation Cephalosporin

Cefotaxime

Prescription

Severe typhoid, serious blood infections (sepsis), meningitis (brain infection), pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, serious skin infections, infections after surgery, gonorrhea

Putaran InjectionTox Cefotaxime for InjectionUwanstaxime Powder for Injection 1g

Ceftazidime

Prescription

Severe typhoid, serious chest infections (pneumonia), urinary tract infections (UTI), blood infections (sepsis), bone infections, meningitis (brain infection), severe skin infections, hospital-acquired infections

Bioszime InjectionPretaxime InjectionPrexidime InjectionTadizime InjectionTaxiject InjectionVaxcel Ceftazidime 1g Injection

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

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

Kills bacteria that cause infections

Chloramphenicol

Prescription

Typhoid fever, serious bacterial infections, eye infections (apollo/conjunctivitis), ear infections, skin infections

Chlomacol CapsulesChloramphenicol 0.5% Eye DropsChloramphenicol Succinate for InjectionDeekins Chloramphenicol Capsules 250mgDerm ChloramphenicolDrugfield Chloramphenicol Ear DropDuban - 250Duban Injection

Chloramphenicol Palmitate

Prescription

Typhoid fever, serious bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis (brain infection), bacterial eye infections, severe chest infections that other antibiotics cannot treat

Chloraf SuspensionChlorakrisClor 250 CapsulesEliphenicol CapsulesIvyphenicol Eye Drop

Antibiotic

Fluoroquinolone

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

Moxifloxacin

Prescription

Serious chest infections (pneumonia), sinus infections, bronchitis, skin infections, eye infections (conjunctivitis, eye ulcers), complicated stomach infections, typhoid that doesn't respond to other antibiotics

Avelox Intravenous InfusionBondmoxacin Eye DropKetomox EyedropsMicromox 400 TabletsMicromox Eye DropsMoloxan Eye DropsMoxifloxacin Hydrochloride Eye DropsMoxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

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

Pefloxacin

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), stomach and intestinal infections, respiratory tract infections (chest infections), skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea and other bacterial infections

Floxal TabletPeflotabPeflovin Caplet 400mgPefloxacin 400mg Tablets

Sparfloxacin

Prescription

Typhoid, respiratory infections (chest infections, bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections, sinus infections, ear infections

Fortflox 400 TabletsGspar 200 TabletsSloxin 200 TabletSparfloxacin Tablets 200mgTyspart Tablet 200mgZespar 200 Tablet

Antibiotic + Antiparasitic

Fluoroquinolone + Nitroimidazole combination

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

Tetracycline

Doxycycline

Prescription

Chest infections, typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis), malaria prevention, severe acne (pimples), eye infections, wound infections, pelvic inflammatory disease

Aldox 100mg CapsuleCika Doxycycline CapsuleDoxinDoxy 200 TabletsDoxycap CapsulesDoxycycline 100mgDoxycycline 100mg capsulesDoxycycline Capsules

Oxytetracycline

Prescription

Chest infections, typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), eye infections, skin infections like boils and acne, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhoea and chlamydia, wound infections

Oxytetracycline 250mgPashyn 250mg CapsulesSastek Oxytetracycline 250mg Capsules

Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replenisher

Replenishes fluids and electrolytes in the body

Glucose; Sodium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration, loss of body fluids (from vomiting, diarrhoea, or fever), low blood sugar, providing energy and fluids during hospital admission, replacing salts and water lost during illness like malaria or typhoid

4.3% Dextrose and Saline Infusion4.3% Dextrose Saline5% Dextrose and Normal Saline Infusion5% Dextrose SalineBioflex Dexrose 4.3% in Sodium Chloride 0.18% Inf.Bioflex Dextrose 5% in Sodium Chloride 0.9% InfusionDele Fluids Dextrose 4.3%w/v + 0.18%w/v Sodium ChlorideDele Fluids Dextrose 5%w/v + 0.9%w/v Sodium Chloride

Antidiarrhoeal

adsorbent

Light Kaolin

OTC

Diarrhoea (running stomach), loose stools, upset stomach

Avro Antidiarrhoeal MixtureDianon SuspensionDiastop Suspension

Anti-diarrheal

Stops diarrhea and prevents dehydration

Loperamide Hydrochloride

OTC

Running stomach (diarrhea), loose stool, watery stool, traveler's diarrhea, stomach upset with frequent purging

AC-Motil CapsuleAlapharm Loperamide CapsulesAnimotil TabletsDiadon CapsulesDiaflush Capsules USP 2mgDiaoff CapsulesDiarrax CapsulesDxtmide Capsules 2mg

Antifungal

Fights fungal infections in the body

Nystatin

OTC

Mouth thrush (white patches in the mouth), throat yeast infection, stomach and intestinal fungal infections, vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis), skin fungal infections, nappy rash caused by yeast

Biomestatine TabletsDonystatin CreamKenstatin Oral SuspensionKenstatin TabletsKrishat Nystatin Oral Suspension BPMyconys Oral SuspensionMystatin Oral SuspensionNystatin Oral Drops

Antibiotic and Antiparasitic combination

Fluoroquinolone + Nitroimidazole

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

Electrolyte and fluid replacement

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

Oral Rehydration Salts

OTC

Diarrhoea (running stomach), vomiting, dehydration from cholera, dehydration from heat or excessive sweating, fluid loss from fever

Emzolyte ORS PowderOral Rehydration SaltPinnacle ORSYtalyte Orange Oral Rehydration SaltsYtalyte ORS

Electrolyte Replacement and Mineral Supplement (Zinc)

Replaces lost salts and minerals in body

Oral Rehydration Salts; Zinc

OTC

Diarrhea (running stomach), dehydration from stooling or vomiting, cholera-related fluid loss, prevention of future diarrhea episodes in children

Emzolyte Plus ORSOralsalt

Anti-diarrheal

enkephalinase inhibitor

Racecadotril

Prescription

Acute watery diarrhea (running stomach), purging

Hidrasec Capsule 100mgHidrasec Granules for Oral SuspensionHidrasec Granules for Oral Suspension 10mg

Probiotic

beneficial yeast supplement

Saccharomyces boulardii

OTC

Diarrhoea (running stomach), antibiotic-related diarrhoea, traveller's diarrhoea, stomach upset from infections, prevention of recurring diarrhoea caused by a germ called Clostridium difficile

Bioflor 100mg Powder for Oral SolutionBioflor 250mg SachetScharomyces Boulardi

Antibiotic

Sulfonamide combination

Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim

Prescription

Urinary tract infections (urine infections), typhoid, ear infections, chest infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), diarrhea caused by bacteria, skin infections, and prevention of infections in people with weak immune systems including HIV patients

Arintrim TabletsAvrotrim Paediatric Dispersible TabletAvrotrim SuspensionAvrotrim TabletBiomedical Co-Trimoxazole SuspensionButrim TabletsCaretrimChemotrim Tablets

Antibiotic

Tetracycline class

Tetracycline Hydrochloride

Prescription

Typhoid, cholera, chest infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections like acne, eye infections, stomach ulcer caused by bacteria (H. pylori), sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea and chlamydia

Alben Tetracycline 250mg CapsuleAuscel TetracyclineKrishat OxytetracyclineLatetra CapsuleMaxcyclin CapsulesNemel Tetracycline CapsuleSalmycin 250 CapsulesTetrakris

Vaccine

Typhoid prevention

Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Vaccine

Prescription

Prevention of typhoid fever

Typbar Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Typhoid VaccineTypbar Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Vaccine 0.5

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

If you have a fever that lasts for more than 7 days and does not go away with treatment.
If you experience severe abdominal pain or cramping that does not improve with medication.
If you notice a rash or spots on your skin, especially if they are red, painful, or itchy.
If you have difficulty breathing or feel like you are choking, especially if you have a cough or chest pain.
If you vomit blood or have black, tarry stools, which can be a sign of internal bleeding.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.