Bacterial infections, including genital chlamydia (usually 100 mg twice a day for 7 days).
- Swallow each capsule with a full glass of water, sitting or standing upright, and stay upright for at least 30 minutes.
- Take with food or milk to reduce nausea.
- Complete the full 7 days even if symptoms disappear earlier.
- Avoid sex until you have finished the course and any partner has been treated.
Rare, but stop the medicine and get help the same day.
- Pain on swallowing or burning chest pain — the capsule can irritate or ulcerate the oesophagus if it sticks.
- Severe headache with blurred or double vision — a sign of raised pressure around the brain.
- Severe skin reactions, blistering, or an intense sunburn-like reaction.
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea.
- Severe allergic reaction — rash, swelling, difficulty breathing.
WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR
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- Pain or burning when swallowing.
- Severe headache or any change in vision.
- A blistering or severe sunburn-like skin reaction.
- Symptoms still present after finishing the 7-day course.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
This summary is condensed from the regulator's full product leaflet for ease of reading. The complete document — every interaction, dose adjustment and reporting note — is one click away.
This page summarises information from the regulator-approved leaflet for reference only. It is not medical advice and does not replace the assessment of an EU-licensed doctor. Your doctor will review your individual history, dose and interactions during your consultation.
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