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Will Zinatt Or Augmentin Help To Treat Chlamydia?

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: Can I use Zinatt or Augmentin to treat chlamydia?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not preferred drugs against chlamydia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
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The drug of choice for chlamydia treatment are azithromycin 1 gm single dose or Doxycycline 100 mg Twice daily for 7 days.
Though augmetin has been found to act against chlamydia it is not drug of choice.
Zinnat also is not preferred in chlamydia.
You consult your doctor for appropriate prescription. These are prescription drugs .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

What about gonorrhea, does Zinatt or Augmentin work for it

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually not prescribed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
These are not usually prescribed even for gonorrhea.
You consult your doctor for diagnosis and management.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar