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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or unclean water. It may cause a prolonged fever and can become serious if it is not treated.

Cipro

Ciprofloxacin

250mg · 500mg · 750mg

Ciprofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. It should not be taken with dairy or calcium-fortified drinks, as they reduce absorption.

From$0.49/ tabletView

Chloramphenicol Capsules

Chloramphenicol

500mg

Chloramphenicol capsules for typhoid fever and bacterial meningitis. It can affect blood cell production, so regular blood tests are needed during treatment.

From$1.98/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Symptoms may include weakness, headache, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhoea.
  • Carriers can sometimes pass on the bacteria without feeling unwell themselves.
  • Prevention includes safer food and water practices, and vaccination may be considered before travel to areas where typhoid is a risk.

Medicines listed for Typhoid Fever

The listed products contain Ciprofloxacin and Chloramphenicol. Both are antibiotics, a medicine class used against bacterial infections. The catalogue links these tablet and capsule ingredients with typhoid fever, an infection associated with unclean water or contaminated food.

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