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Helidac
Helidac (Overview)
Helidac is a Heliobacter pylori treating agent which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).
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Explain helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) treament for h. Pylor?
Antibiotic treatment: Is a group of antibiotics used to treat the bacteria h.Pylori. It does require a combination of antibiotics because it can develop resistance very fast. It is also important to complete the prescribed duration of treatment in order to limit the emergence of resistant bacteria. ...Read more
Helidac (Overview)
Helidac is a Heliobacter pylori treating agent which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).
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Explain helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) treament for h. Pylor?
Antibiotic treatment: Is a group of antibiotics used to treat the bacteria h.Pylori. It does require a combination of antibiotics because it can develop resistance very fast. It is also important to complete the prescribed duration of treatment in order to limit the emergence of resistant bacteria. ...Read more
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Can I use ibuprofen with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy?
Yes: Yes, Ibuprofen does not interfere per se with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline). ...Read more
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What are symptoms of stomach ulcer after helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline)?
1: Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) treats h. Pylori; pain in the "pit" of the stomach, nausea, vomiting can suggest ulcer. ...Read more
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Is it ok to use aspirin with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy?
Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy: Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy is used to eliminate h pylori, and duedenal ulcer caused bu h pylori.In my view Aspirin be avoidid as it can cause bleeding from the ulcer, if there is one.If there is no ulcer seen on endoscopic exam, than you can use Aspirin with extreme caution if it is absolutely neccessary to be given. ...Read more
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Can i take gravol and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?
Yes: Drug interaction checker showed no interaction with dimenhydrinate (gravol) ; pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). ...Read more
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What's better emetrol or pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?
I would recommend : Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). Caution, it will turn your stool dark or black! ...Read more
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Can u take zegerid with pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?
Yes: there should be no interactions between the two medicines. See your doctor if they don't work, however. Good luck. ...Read more
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Is it safe to use ibuprofen 600mg together with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy?
Yes or no.: Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) (bismuth subsalicylate) can be taken alone with ibuprophen, preferably one hour before the ibuprophen. If you are talking about the Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) triple regimen for h. Pylori infection...No! ...Read more
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Is it ok to use aspirin with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy?
Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy: Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy is used to eliminate h pylori, and duedenal ulcer caused bu h pylori.In my view Aspirin be avoidid as it can cause bleeding from the ulcer, if there is one.If there is no ulcer seen on endoscopic exam, than you can use Aspirin with extreme caution if it is absolutely neccessary to be given. ...Read more
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Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) vs. Immodium, which is more effective?
For diarrhea: I find Imodium (loperamide) is more effective ...Read more
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Which is better emetrol or pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) chewables?
It depends : For diarrhea, pepto is best. For nausea, emetrol is best. ...Read more
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Can i take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) while on antibiotics?
Probably.: Of the "major" drug interactions with bismuth subsalicylate, none involves an antibiotic. ...Read more
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Is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) a type of antacid?
Yes: It is a long established liquid product that aids in digestive upset. ...Read more
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Can I take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) with fluoxetine for indigestion?
Yes: there are no known drug drug interactions between Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and fluoxetine ...Read more
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Is it safe to use ibuprofen 600mg together with helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) therapy?
Yes or no.: Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) (bismuth subsalicylate) can be taken alone with ibuprophen, preferably one hour before the ibuprophen. If you are talking about the Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate metronidazole and tetracycline) triple regimen for h. Pylori infection...No! ...Read more
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Why can't I take bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismol) with an ulcer?
No: This is safe to take with ulcers but it can lead to black stools which can sometimes mimic a bleeding ulcer. ...Read more
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Can I take simethone with pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?
Yes: Simethicone breaks up gas bubbles. Peptobismol is bismuth and aspirin, meant to soothe your stomach and improve diarrhea. There is no interaction between the two. ...Read more