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I am on holiday for three weeks in spain and have got Gonorrhea. I know this because I had it many years ago. I managed to let a pharamacy give me Amoxicillin 875mg pills. How many of these do i need to take if they are good for this?
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Internal Medicine Specialist
Hello, To treat Gonorrhoea Amoxicillin is taken in 3gram one time dosage. So you might need to take 3 capsules of 875mg Amox( or if you can 500mg – 6 capsules ). The combined dosage should be 3 gm. And it should be taken together, preferably with food. But, please note Amoxicillin will work only if it’s a Gonorrhoea. Moreover antibiotic resistance is common and Amoxicillin is no longer the preferred drug of choice. Ceftriaxone single dose injection or Azithromycin 2gm single oral doses are the preferred treatment options. I recommend to get in touch with a Family Physician or STD specialist for further treatment.
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