Azithromycin for Traveller's Diarrhoea

Azithromycin for Traveller's Diarrhoea Online

You can request to buy Azithromycin tablets online in the UK without a prescription, from our registered online pharmacy and doctor service. As this medication requires a prescription, you will need to complete an online assessment. Once you have completed your order, our UK registered and trained GP's will review your assessment. If approved, a prescription will be issued which is passed on to our UK registered online pharmacy. The pharmacy team will dispense your order, and dispatch the medication to your chosen delivery address.

For further advice on hygiene and preventing traveller's diarrhoea when travelling please see this NHS FitForTravel page.

Azithromycin 250mg Tablets is a fast-acting antibiotic used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea, which is ideal if you are travelling to Asia, South America, Africa or the Middle East.

Azithromycin has the following treatment dosages available:

Single Dose Treatment & Divided Dose Treatment

• Single Dose Treatment: Take FOUR tablets as a single dose. (Total daily dose: 1000mg)
• Divided Dose Treatment: Take TWO tablets once daily for 1 - 3 days. (Total daily dose: 500mg)

Our doctors prescribe azithromycin as 'off-label' use. 'Off-label' means the medicine is being used in a way that is different to how it's described in the medical license of the product. You can read more information here. This information will also be provided in your delivery.

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Our doctors prescribe Azithromycin for Traveller's diarrhoea as 'off-label' use. 'Off-label' means the medicine is being used in a way that is different to how it's described in the medical license of the product. You can read more information here. 

What is the difference between Single Dose and Divided Dose Treatments?

Potentially higher chance of side effects (mainly nausea), that can occur with a single dosage of 1000mg. By taking Azithromycin in divided doses (500mg daily for 1-3 days) may limit the adverse side effects. However, as with all other medication, not all individuals will experience side effects

Can I use Azithromycin if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or if you are breastfeeding then you should seek medical advice from your doctor or one of our online doctors before you start taking this medication.

Can I drink alcohol if I take Azithromycin?

Yes. There are no interactions with alcohol and Azithromycin.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

• Azithromycin for travellers diarrhoea PIL

Directions of use for Azithromycin for Traveller's Diarrhoea

Single Dose Treatment:

Take ALL four tablets as a single dose. Do not take indigestion remedies 2 hours before or after you take this medicine.

Divided Dose Treatment

Take TWO tablets once daily for 1 - 3 days.  Space the Doses evenly for a maximum of 3 days, unless you are told to stop by a healthcare professional.