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Gonorrhoea treatment involves using antibiotics to eliminate the bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.Here are 5 effective treatments for gonorrhoea that you should know.
1. Dual Antibiotic Therapy (First-Line Treatment) - Ceftriaxone (injection) combined with Azithromycin (oral). This combination targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae and potential co-infections like chlamydia.Dosage (commonly recommended):Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM (intramuscularly) once, Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose. This is the most widely used and CDC-recommended therapy.
2. Ceftriaxone Monotherapy - Used when: There is increasing resistance to azithromycin.New standard in some regions:Ceftriaxone 500–1000 mg IM as a single dose depending on body weight.
3. Gentamicin + Azithromycin (Alternative for Ceftriaxone Allergies) - Gentamicin (240 mg IM) + Azithromycin (2g orally).For patients allergic to cephalosporins like ceftriaxone
4. Doxycycline for Co-Infection with Chlamydia - Doxycycline: 100 mg twice daily for 7 days. Used when: Co-infection with Chlamydia trachomatis is confirmed or suspected. May be used instead of azithromycin due to resistance concerns.
5. Follow-Up and Test-of-Cure - Re-testing after 7–14 days if symptoms persist or for pharyngeal infections. Gonorrhoea is developing resistance to many antibiotics.Sexual partners must be treated to prevent reinfection and transmission.
Avoid sexual activity until treatment is completed and both partners are cleared.Use condoms to prevent recurrence and transmission.Always consult a healthcare provider for the right diagnosis and treatment plan.
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