Chlamydia treatment
Symptoms
- Often no symptoms (especially in women)
- Unusual discharge from vagina, penis or rectum
- Pain when urinating
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Bleeding between periods or after sex (women)
Who this service is for
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Those with positive chlamydia test result
- People with symptoms suggestive of chlamydia
This service is not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Those with severe allergies to antibiotics
- People with complicated or persistent infections
When to seek urgent care
Contact your GP or seek emergency care immediately if you experience:
- Severe pelvic or abdominal pain
- Fever with pelvic symptoms
- Symptoms during pregnancy
Treatment information
Chlamydia is treated with a short antibiotic course, prescribed after assessment when you have a positive test result or a partner has been diagnosed. Your prescriber will explain partner treatment, when to retest and how to avoid passing it on. If you have not been tested, we will tell you how to get a test first.
Prescription treatment is only supplied following a clinical assessment. If treatment is not clinically appropriate, you will not be charged for medication.
Reviewed by
Anand Sharma
MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber
Superintendent Pharmacist (designate)
Important information
This is a private healthcare service. Prescription medications are only supplied following a clinical assessment by a qualified prescriber. Treatment is not guaranteed and will only be provided where clinically appropriate. Alternative options may be discussed.