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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caught by drinking unclean water or eating food that has not been cooked thoroughly. It can cause serious problems if it is not treated.

Cipro

Ciprofloxacin

250mg · 500mg · 750mg

Ciprofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. It should not be taken with dairy or calcium-fortified drinks, as they reduce absorption.

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Key points

  • Typhoid fever can cause a sustained fever, weakness and abdominal pain, and the infection may spread to the intestines.
  • Travellers to regions where typhoid is a risk are advised to get a typhoid vaccination before departure.

Common questions about Typhoid Fever

Which medicines are listed for typhoid fever?

The catalogue lists one product for typhoid fever: Cipro, which contains ciprofloxacin. It is classified as an antibacterial medicine and comes in 250mg, 500mg and 750mg tablet strengths. Ciprofloxacin targets the bacteria that cause the infection.

What is ciprofloxacin used for?

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic listed for several bacterial infections. Beyond typhoid fever, it is also listed for infectious diarrhoea and bone infections. It is taken as a tablet.

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