Throat & Chest Infections

Chest & Lung Infections

Antibiotics for bronchitis, pneumonia, and chest infections

18 drugs
1 OTC
18 Prescription

Antibiotic

Penicillin-type

1

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

Antibiotic

Penicillin combination with beta-lactamase inhibitor

2

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

Amoxicillin Trihydrate, Potassium Clavulanate

Prescription

Stubborn infections like ear infections, sinus infections, throat infections, chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections, dental infections, and infections that did not respond to regular amoxicillin

Kenop 625 TabletVadimentin 1000mg TabletsVadimentin 625mg Tablets

Antibiotic

Penicillin combination

1

Amoxicillin; Flucloxacillin

Prescription

Skin infections, boils, wound infections, chest infections, throat infections, ear infections, dental infections, infections that resist regular amoxicillin alone

Flumox 250mg Powder for Oral SuspensionFlumox 500mg Capsules

Antibiotic with mucolytic

mucus thinner

1

Bromhexine; Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim

Prescription

Chest infections with cough and thick phlegm, bronchitis, respiratory tract infections, sinusitis with mucus buildup

Bronquidiazina C.R. Suspension 150mL

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin

2

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

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor combination

1

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

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

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

4

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 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

Tetracycline

1

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

Proton pump inhibitor + Antibiotics

combination ulcer treatment kit

1

Esomeprazole; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin

Prescription

Stomach ulcer caused by H. pylori bacteria, duodenal ulcer, persistent stomach pain and burning from H. pylori infection

Esofag KitHelifas Combi Kit

Antibiotic

Fluoroquinolone

2

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

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a severe headache or confusion that lasts for more than a few hours.
  • If you have a high fever that lasts for more than 3 days or a fever that reaches 39°C (102.2°F) or higher.
  • If you have difficulty breathing or are wheezing loudly, even when you're sitting still.
  • If you cough up blood or yellow or green mucus that smells bad.
  • If you experience chest pain or tightness that gets worse when you breathe in or cough.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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