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Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection that may cause discharge or pain when passing urine. Some people have no obvious symptoms, while untreated infection can lead to serious health problems.

Ceftin

Cefuroxime Axetil

125mg · 250mg · 500mg

Cefuroxime axetil tablets for bacterial infections and throat infections. It is a second-generation cephalosporin, covering a broader range of bacteria.

From$2.52/ tabletView

Suprax

Cefixime

100mg · 200mg

Cefixime tablets for bacterial infections and otitis media. They kill bacteria by weakening their cell walls.

From$1.27/ tabletView

Key points

  • Transmission can occur through vaginal, anal or oral sex.
  • Symptoms may start within weeks of infection, but can also appear much later.
  • Antibiotics are used to treat gonorrhoea.

Medicines listed for gonorrhoea

The listed tablets contain Cefuroxime Axetil and Cefixime. Both are cephalosporin antibiotics, a class used for bacterial infections, including a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhoea.

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