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What to take otc when experiencing stomach infection?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

If you have : A bacterial infection, you will need antibiotics. You can also try sypmtomatic relief with otc drugs like pepto and tums, (calcium carbonate) but they won't cure an infection.

Answered 3/4/2013

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Mastic Gum: Mastic gum is the bark of a middle eastern tree, that has been used for gastrointestinal illnesses for hundreds of years. It has been shown clinically to eradicate h. Pylori. Available in a health food store. Follow the directions on the bottle.

Answered 3/17/2016

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