Prescription Enquiries

Have a question about a prescription requirement for a product? Contact Gulf Test Kits at contact@gulftestkit.com or call +971 54 491 0599 with a general enquiry.

Gulf Test Kits does not provide medical advice or guarantee that a prescription can be issued. A prescription, when required, must come from an appropriately licensed healthcare professional under the rules of your location. For symptoms, test results or treatment decisions, consult a qualified healthcare professional directly.

Please do not send medical records or sensitive health details by ordinary email. If you have an urgent medical concern, contact local emergency services.

Potential treatments and prescriptions for common STIs

The following is general, educational information about treatments that qualified healthcare professionals commonly consider after a confirmed diagnosis. It is not medical advice, does not replace testing or diagnosis, and the medication actually prescribed depends on the infection, your health history, test results and local clinical guidelines. Gulf Test Kits does not prescribe or supply prescription treatment.

HIV

HIV is treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART), a combination of prescription medicines taken long term that suppress the virus and allow the immune system to recover. Treatment is started and managed by a qualified healthcare professional, usually with specialist involvement and ongoing monitoring. To screen for HIV at home, see our HIV Test Kit 4th Generation.

Syphilis

Syphilis is treated with prescribed antibiotics. A long-acting penicillin injection given by a healthcare professional is the standard treatment for most stages, and alternative prescribed antibiotics may be considered for people with a penicillin allergy. Follow-up testing is usually required to confirm the treatment worked. To screen at home, see our HIV and Syphilis Combo Test.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is treated with prescription antibiotics. Doxycycline is commonly recommended as the first-line treatment, and other prescribed antibiotics such as azithromycin may be used in certain situations. The prescribed course should always be completed as directed by the treating professional. To screen at home, see our Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Rapid Test.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is treated with prescription antibiotics. Because some strains have developed resistance, treatment usually involves a ceftriaxone injection prescribed by a healthcare professional, sometimes combined with an additional oral antibiotic. Follow-up testing may be recommended to confirm the infection has cleared. To screen at home, see our Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Rapid Test.

Herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2)

Herpes is managed with prescription antiviral medicines such as aciclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir. These medicines can shorten or reduce outbreaks but do not cure the infection. A healthcare professional can prescribe them for outbreak treatment or, in some cases, for daily suppressive use. To screen at home, see our Herpes HSV-1 and HSV-2 Test.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is treated with prescription antibiotics, typically metronidazole or tinidazole, taken as a course prescribed by a healthcare professional. Sexual partners may also need testing and treatment. Testing for trichomoniasis may be covered by one of our multi-panel test kits, depending on availability.

Hepatitis B

Many hepatitis B cases do not require medication and are instead monitored by a healthcare professional. When treatment is needed, prescription antiviral medicines such as tenofovir or entecavir may be prescribed, usually with specialist involvement and long-term monitoring. To screen at home, see our Hepatitis B Test Kit.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is treated with prescription direct-acting antiviral medicines, which can cure most cases when the prescribed course is completed. Treatment is planned by a qualified healthcare professional based on the strain and the health of the liver. To screen at home, see our 4 Panel STD/STI Test Kit, which includes hepatitis C screening.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

There is no prescription medicine that clears HPV itself. Prescription treatment focuses on what HPV causes, such as genital warts or abnormal cell changes, and may involve topical medicines or procedures performed by a healthcare professional. To screen at home, see our High-Risk HPV Test Kit.

Important notes about treatment

  • Every treatment described above requires a prescription or administration by an appropriately licensed healthcare professional.
  • Do not start, stop or change any medication based on the information on this page or on a home test result.
  • Never treat a suspected STI with over-the-counter products, leftover medication or someone else's prescription.
  • Availability of specific medicines varies by country and is subject to local regulations.
  • A positive or reactive home screening result should always be confirmed and followed up by a qualified healthcare professional.