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What is the best medicine for helicobacter pylori ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT a "simple answer: The eradication of H Pylori often requires three medications a PPI ( like Pepcid) and two antibiotics This is NOT a "simple" problem and often requires a GI specialist and endoscopy. Consult your PCP (Primary Care Provider Good Luck Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Lee Peter Bee answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many types: Helicobacter pylori is typically treated for 14 days with dual antibiotics therapy (Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin or Metronidazole + Tetracycline derivatives, and bismuth subsalicylate with proton pump inhibitor (Omeprazole or Lansoprazole Pantaprazole or Esomeprazole). To assess for eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection post treatment, urea breath test is utilized.

Answered 4/23/2019

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