Antibiotic capsules for chlamydia Infection

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can be contracted through unprotected sexual contact. This STI is the most commonly contracted in the UK and can be caused by the bacterium known as chlamydia trachomatis. Nearly 50% of men and 75% of women who have contracted this infection experience no symptoms. Like any other bacterial infection, chlamydia is generally asymptomatic and can be diagnosed with the help of a chlamydia test or a full STI screening test. If the test results are positive, you may be prescribed treatment for chlamydia. One of the popular antibiotic prescription medications available is Doxycycline.

Doxycycline capsules have been proven to be effective antibiotics for treating chlamydia. This medication is particularly effective when taken in lower dosages, which also gives the benefit of a reduced risk of side effects. The bacteria that cause chlamydia produce protein, which helps it survive and spread in your body. Taking Doxycycline capsules stops the process of protein production disabling the ability of the bacterial cells to survive and spread in your body. This indirectly helps your immune system by killing off the infection by itself. The medication is to be taken twice every day, for over a period of seven days.

You should not stop taking the medication, even if you no longer experience the symptoms, until the prescribed time. To further ensure that the infection is cured, you can take the chlamydia test around two weeks after completing your prescribed course. Although Doxycycline is a low dosage medication, certain medical conditions that you may be suffering from can cause adverse effects. You should also inform your doctor about any other medications – prescription, non-prescription or herbal - that you are taking before starting this antibiotic. This is to avoid adverse effects that such interaction may cause.