STIs & Sexual Health

Syphilis

Penicillin and alternatives for syphilis treatment

5 drugs
5 Prescription

Antibiotic

Penicillin

4

Benzylpenicillin sodium

Prescription

Serious bacterial infections like pneumonia, meningitis (brain infection), septicaemia (blood infection), throat infections, wound infections, sexually transmitted infections like syphilis and gonorrhoea, tetanus, and skin infections

Benzylpenicillin InjectionBenzylpenicillin Sodium for Injection 1 MegDerm Crystalline Penicillin InjectionGlobal Young Crystalline Penicillin G. InjectionKrystapen Injection 1 MegaMarleypen InjectionNelb Penicillin Injection 1 MegaRicnos Crystalline Penicillin Powder For Injection

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Prescription

Throat infections (tonsillitis, sore throat), ear infections, mouth and gum infections, mild chest infections, skin infections, prevention of rheumatic fever

Ethipanta 250mg TabletPenvard TabletsPhenopen-V 250mg Tablet

Procaine Benzylpenicillin

Prescription

Syphilis, gonorrhea, chest infections (pneumonia), skin infections, sore throat from bacteria, wound infections, yaws

Ricnos Fortified Procaine Penicillin Powder For InjectionShepcain Fortified procaine penicillin Injection

Procaine Benzylpenicillin; Benzylpenicillin Sodium

Prescription

Serious bacterial infections, pneumonia, sexually transmitted infections like syphilis and gonorrhoea, skin infections, wound infections, throat infections, ear infections, chest infections

Alkapin InjectionBicillin InjectionBioedic InjectionCainan InjectionClaripen Forte InjectionDerm’s Procaine Penicillin InjectionFortified Procaine Penicillin for Injection 4 MegaFortified Procaine Penicillin 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

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a severe headache, confusion, or difficulty speaking, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you notice a rash that spreads quickly, especially to your palms, soles, or face, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you experience severe pain in your joints, muscles, or bones, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you have a sore on your genitals, anus, or mouth that doesn't heal after 2 weeks of treatment with penicillin, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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