Azithromycin
Standby antibiotic, azithromycin, for treatment of traveller's diarrhoea
Azithromycin - to carry and use for traveller's diarrhoea as needed.
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Please read the information below regarding Azithromycin antibiotic for traveller's diarrhoea before the consultation.
Traveller's diarrhoea
General background information page on traveller's diarrhoea.
Azithromycin antibiotic
Azithromycin is effective in reducing the symptoms of traveller's diarrhoea, particularly if taken with Loperamide. The symptoms of traveller's diarrhoea should improve within 24 hours of starting antibiotic.
In additition the anti-sickness tablet Avomine can be taken to reduce fluid loss and discomfort.
Choosing the right antibiotic
Azithromycin is the preferred antibiotic to treat traveller's diarrhoea in South Asia (India, Pakistan) or SE Asia (Thailand,Loas etc). In other parts of the world ciprofloxacin is the preferred antibiotic.
Dosage
Treatment with Azithromycin is a single dose of 4 tablets taken together at one time.
Take the dose as soon as you get diarrhoea, not before. It is not a preventative.
Side effects
If there are any side effects the most common are stomach upset, nausea and diarrhoea. For details see the patient information leaflet supplied with the tablets.
Azithromycin Patient Information Leaflet
Azithromycin (antibiotic)
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Seeking help
Symptoms should start to improve within 24 hours of starting azithromycin. Medical advice should be sought if symptoms are not improving, or are worsening, or if any of the following occur:
- Profuse diarrhoea and vomiting lead to dehydration
- Blood and green or yellow slime in the motions with severe abdominal pains
- Diarrhoea associated with rashes
- High fever and headache with diarrhoea (particularly in malaria areas)
Treating diarrhoea
- The anti-diarrhoeal Loperamide and anti-sickness tablets also reduce symptoms.
- Try to get plenty of rest
- Drink plenty of fluids, even if vomiting (at least 3-4 litres/day)
- Continue to eat simple foods such as rice and dried bread, appetite permitting
- Pay attention to personal hygiene, to prevent spread
Prescription included
All prices listed include the prescription cost.
Fully regulated in UK
We provide online consultations with UK GMC registered doctors which may result in a private prescription online. Genuine medication is dispensed by an NHS pharmacy. Deliveries are in discreet packaging and sent recorded post.
We are fully regulated in the UK by the Care Quality Commission.
Worldwide Delivery
Recorded delivery (requires signature)
UK delivery: £2.90
Overseas delivery: £4.90
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