digestive disorders
Tropical Sprue
Treatment of Tropical Sprue
Tetracycline Folate and vitamin B12 supplements Treatment of tropical sprue usually results in a full recovery. A person suspected of having tropical sprue is treated with the antibiotictetracycline. This antibiotic is given for up to 6 months. Nutritional supplements, especially folate and injections of vitamin B12, are given for several weeks. Other nutritional replacements are given as needed. 