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20 Treatments for H Pylori Infection

6

Tests

7	Prescribed Medications

2	Over the Counter Medications

5	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

H. pylori peptic ulcers are treated with drugs to kill the bacteria, drugs to reduce stomach acid, and drugs to protect the lining of the stomach. The antibiotics most commonly used to kill the bacteria are: amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. Drug...[read article]

Tests for H Pylori Infection

1. Helicobacter pylori Antibody Assay Test H. pylori tests are used in gastroenterology to detect the presence of the Helicobacter pylori bacterium that causes peptic ulcer disease. H. pylori is a Gram-negat... More
2. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
5. Campylobacter Like Organism (CLO) Test
6. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Endoscopy with Biopsy An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test is performed to examine the lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat to your ... More
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Prescribed Medications for H Pylori Infection

1. omeprazole(Prilosec ) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ... More
2. amoxicillin(Amoxil , others...) Close AMOXICILLIN (a mox i SIL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral ... More
3. metronidazole(Flagyl , others...) Close METRONIDAZOLE (me troe NI da zole) is an antiinfective. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or... More
4. tetracycline(Sumycin , others...) Close TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
5. bismuth subsalicylate(Bismuth Subsalicyclate ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
6. bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/TCN(Helidac ) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE; METRONIDAZOLE; TETRACYCLINE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late; me troe NI da zole; tet ra SYE kleen) is a combination antibiotic. It is used to tre... More
7. amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole(Prevpac ) AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; LANSOPRAZOLE (a mox i SIL in; kla RITH roe mye sin; lan SOE pra zole) is a combination of three medicines used to treat ulcers associat... More
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Over the Counter Medications for H Pylori Infection

1. omeprazole(Prilosec OTC , Prilosec) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ... More
2. bismuth subsalicylate(Pepto-Bismol , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Herbs and Supplements for H Pylori Infection What's this?

1. cranberry There is some human evidence supporting the use of cranberry juice and cranberry supplements to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI), although most available studi... More Efficacy Grade C
2. Bovine colostrum Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after giving birth. Bovine colostrum delivers growth, nutrie... More Efficacy Grade C
3. acetylcysteine inhalation
4. garlic Numerous controlled trials have examined the effects of oral garlic on serum lipids. Long-term effects on lipids or cardiovascular morbidity and mortality remain un... More
5. lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it ... More
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