Clamelle Azithromycin 500mg Tablets are a treatment available from pharmacies for the treatment of chlamydia.
4 steps towards becoming chlamydia-free
There are 4 simple steps towards becoming chlamydia-free
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Take the Clamelle Chlamydia Test to confirm if you have the infection
Visit a pharmacy participating in the Clamelle chlamydia service to confirm you are suitable for treatment with Clamelle Tablets
Partners should also be treated so the infection is not passed back to you
Keep practising safe sex to avoid getting chlamydia again
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Clamelle Tablets are a treatment for chlamydia available to buy from pharmacies. They contain Azithromycin (500mg), an effective antibiotic, available without a prescription. Clamelle Tablets are available as part of the Clamelle Chlamydia Testing service. Always read the label.
You can buy Clamelle Tablets from participating pharmacies. It comes as two tablets which are taken together as a single dose and works by killing the bacteria which causes chlamydia. It should be taken as soon as possible after a positive test result.
It can be taken by men and women aged 16 years and over who have tested positive for chlamydia and who have no symptoms. It can also be taken by sexual partners of people who have tested positive, without them needing to take a test, if they have a partner notification slip. However, there are some people who can't take Clamelle, the pharmacist will be able to advise you on this.
You will need to answer some questions at the pharmacy to ensure that it's appropriate for you.
You can also buy Clamelle if you have been given a Clamelle partner notification slip and the phamacist decides you have no symptoms and are eligible. You will need to take your partner notification slip to the pharmacy.
You can also buy Clamelle Tablets if you have a positive NHS chlamydia test; provided the pharmacist decides you are eligible. If you are a partner of someone who has a positive NHS chlamydia test, you can also buy Clamelle Tablets, provided the pharmacist decides you are eligible. You will need to take your NHS partner notification slip to the pharmacy.
Clamelle Tablets do not work as well if taken at the same time as antacids (indigestion treatments). Please tell your pharmacist if you are taking anything for this. If you do take antacids you should take Clamelle Tablets at least one hour before, or two hours after.
If you take the oral contraceptive pill and you experience vomiting or diarrhoea, you will need to take extra precautions after taking Clamelle Tablets. Ask your pharmacist or GP about this and read your 'pill' patient information leaflet carefully.
Anyone that has symptoms of chlamydia or symptoms suggestive of other sexually transmitted infections should see their GP or visit a local sexual health clinic. Chlamydia often has no symptoms, in fact up to 70% of people do not experience any symptoms of infection. Clamelle Tablets is only suitable for treating chlamydia without symptoms in people aged 16 years and over.
The pharmacist will ask you to complete a questionnaire to see if Clamelle Tablets are suitable for you. If you have certain conditions or are taking particular medication, Clamelle Tablets may not be suitable. Speak to the pharmacist for more information.
You can buy Clamelle Tablets from your pharmacy once you have had a positive test result for chlamydia. The pharmacist will need to ask you some questions first before supplying you with the medication. Please take your positive test confirmation with you (result letter), or your verification tear off slip with your Unique Reference Number (URN) - this is the number from your test kit, to help identify you.
You can also get Clamelle Tablets if you have a partner notification slip and the pharmacist decides you are eligible. You will need to take your partner notification slip into the pharmacy.
- Take both Clamelle Tablets together as soon as possible after your test result.
- The best time to take it is just before bed and at least two hours after food or drink.
- You should abstain from sex for seven days after both you and your partner(s) have been treated with Clamelle Tablets.
- If you take the oral contraceptive pill and you have vomiting or diarrhoea after taking Clamelle Tablets, you will need to take additional precautions for the next seven days. Please follow your pill's patient information leaflet or ask your pharmacist.
Always read the label