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Is Doxcycline Effective In Treatment Of Non-gonococcal Urethritis?
Question: Will 100mg of doxcycline twice daily for 2 weeks get rid of ngu?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is enough dose and duration
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
-NGU is Non Gonococcal urethritis. Urethritis caused by organisms other than Gonococci.
-There are many organisms which cause it like chlamydia, ureaplasma etc.
-Treatment of NGU includes Doxycycline 100mg twice a day for seven day. You have mentioned a 14 days which is more than enough duration to cure NGU. Alternatively you can also take Azithromycin 1gm single dose or Erythromycin 500mg twice daily for 14 days or Ofloxacin 200mg twice a day or 400mg once a day for 7 days. All these are prescription medicines that require written prescription from a doctor.
-It is needed here to mention that both the partner should be treated simultaneously. Also use condom to prevent cross infection.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Yes it is enough dose and duration
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
-NGU is Non Gonococcal urethritis. Urethritis caused by organisms other than Gonococci.
-There are many organisms which cause it like chlamydia, ureaplasma etc.
-Treatment of NGU includes Doxycycline 100mg twice a day for seven day. You have mentioned a 14 days which is more than enough duration to cure NGU. Alternatively you can also take Azithromycin 1gm single dose or Erythromycin 500mg twice daily for 14 days or Ofloxacin 200mg twice a day or 400mg once a day for 7 days. All these are prescription medicines that require written prescription from a doctor.
-It is needed here to mention that both the partner should be treated simultaneously. Also use condom to prevent cross infection.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worrisome for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX, Good to hear your concern.
-There is nothing to worry in your case as you have found out to be negative for every thing. You have completed the medication as a precaution, which is not needed. But good even if you have completed the course.
-So in our professional opinion there is nothing to worry.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
Nothing to worrisome for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX, Good to hear your concern.
-There is nothing to worry in your case as you have found out to be negative for every thing. You have completed the medication as a precaution, which is not needed. But good even if you have completed the course.
-So in our professional opinion there is nothing to worry.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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