Best treatments for gonorrhea
5 products may treat gonorrhea, spanning FDA drug classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial, quinolone antimicrobial, fluoroquinolone antibacterial. The current highest-rated option is cefixime. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for gonorrhea, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial, quinolone antimicrobial, fluoroquinolone antibacterial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for gonorrhea — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for gonorrhea: 1. Cefixime · 2. Zymaxid · 3. Vigamox
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $10 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Quinolone Antimicrobial | Generic | $9 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Drops | Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | — | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 5 treatments
cefixime
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Bronchitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea, Haemophilus Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.28· 3 forms Save up to 99% in class
zymaxid
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zymaxid (Gatifloxacin) is a quinolone antimicrobial used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
$8.98 /mL
Save up to 87% in classvigamox
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Vigamox (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride) is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial used to treat Bacteroides Infections, Bronchitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.64· 2 formscefoxitin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefoxitin (Cefoxitin Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Clostridium Infections.
Price varies
nuzolvence
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nuzolvence (Zoliflodacin) is a medication used to treat Gonorrhea.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats gonorrhea?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat gonorrhea, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is cefixime.
- What is the best-rated treatment for gonorrhea?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cefixime ranks highest among the products we list for gonorrhea. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat gonorrhea?
- Treatments for gonorrhea span FDA drug classes including cephalosporin antibacterial, quinolone antimicrobial, fluoroquinolone antibacterial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.