Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For <organism>H. pylori </organism> : Before Using

Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For H. pylori - Systemic

Brand Names

Helidac Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For H. pylori *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking this combination of medication must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to bismuth subsalicylate, aspirin or other salicylates, metronidazole, or tetracycline. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

The use of this combination of medication in pregnant women is not recommended. Tetracycline may have toxic effects on the fetus during the early stages of pregnancy. Always use of tetracycline in the last half of pregnancy may cause the unborn infant's teeth to become permanently discolored.

Breast-feeding problem

Use of this combination of medication is not recommended since metronidazole and tetracycline pass into breast milk and may cause serious unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Infants and children up to 8 years of age must not take this combination of medication unless directed by the child's family doctor. Tetracycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.

Children or teenagers who have or who are recovering from chickenpox or influenza must not use this combination of medication unless directed by the child's family doctor. If nausea or vomiting occurs after taking this combination of medication, check with the child's family doctor. Nausea or vomiting could be early signs of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing the use of this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline in the elderly with its use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Alcohol Consuming alcohol during treat or for at least 1 day after treat with metronidazole in this combination of medication may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headaches and flushing or redness of the face

Antacids
Iron-containing drug
Sodium bicarbonate
Zinc Use of these medication with tetracycline in this combination of medication may decrease the effect of tetracycline

Anticoagulants - blood thinners This combination of medication may change the bleeding times in diseaseds taking anticoagulants

Antidiabetic medication - diabetes drug you take by mouth
Insulin The bismuth subsalicylate in this combination of medication may make the levels of sugar in the blood become too low

Aspirin
Other salicylates The bismuth subsalicylate in this combination of medication may add to the effects of aspirin or other salicylates, increasing the risk of toxicity

Barbiturates, especially phenobarbital
Carbamazepine - Tegretol
Glutethimide - Doriglute
Phenylbutazone - Butazolidin
Phenytoin - Dilantin
Primidone - Mysoline
Rifampin - Rifadin Taking any of these medication with metronidazole in this combination of medication may decrease the effects of metronidazole

Disulfiram - Antabuse Patients taking disulfiram with metronidazole in this combination of medication may have an increased risk of side effects

Oral contraceptives - birth control pills Use of birth control pills with tetracycline in this combination of medication may decrease the effect of the birth control pills and increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy

Penicillin Use of penicillin with tetracycline in this combination of medication may decrease the effects of penicillin

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Kidney disease
Liver disease Higher blood levels of metronidazole and tetracycline in this combination of medication may occur, resulting in an increased risk of side effects