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H pylori and acidity
Medicines prescribed: for Ist week
Pantoprazole : 40 Mg x 2 times /day
amoxcilin 1000 mg x 2 times / day
For 2nd Week
Pantoprazole 40 mg x 2 times /day
Metronidazole 500 mg x 2times / day
Clarithromycin 500 mg x 2 times x day
These are the medicines prescribed. I had heat burn in stomach which then lead to ulcer and tary stools. The blood test for H pylori came positive and the above medicines has been prescribed.
My question is it necessary totake all these antibiotics? Do they have side effects? please advise..
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.... I can understand your concern...Yes you need to complete the course of antibiotics..... Avoid irritating foods. Avoid foods that irritate your stomach, especially those that are spicy, acidic, fried or fatty....
.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can irritate the mucous lining of your stomach...
Continue with the prescribed medications....
Follow instructions givem by your Physician....
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