How can I prevent anthrax disease from developing after exposure?
• Because it is possible that you were exposed to anthrax, you are being given antibiotics to try to prevent an infection from developing. You will need to take the antibiotics that you were given for a long time, ranging from 10 to 60 days. It is very important that you do not stop taking the medicine until you are instructed to by your health care provider. • Take these antibiotics exactly as you are directed by your health care provider. If you do not take the antibiotics as often or for as long as prescribed, you may get a serious anthrax infection. Your health care provider may give you additional information along with the antibiotics. • If you develop side effects from the antibiotics, tell your health provider immediately. Depending on the type of side effects, you may be able to continue taking the medicine or may need to be switched to another medicine.
