Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For <organism>H. pylori </organism> : How to Use

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

How to Use

This combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline comes with instructions for the patient included in the package. Make sure you read and understand the instructions, or ask your health care professional if you need additional information or explanation. It is important that you understand and follow the instructions exactly.

Always it is important that you complete the full course of therapy with this combination of medication to help clear up the infection from H. pylori related to your ulcer.

Dosage

Each day's therapy is packaged on a blister card that contains eight chewable tablets - each containing 262.4 milligrams "mg " of bismuth subsalicylate, four tablets - each containing 250 mg of metronidazole, and four capsules - each containing 500 mg of tetracycline.

For oral dosage forms - blister card containing chewable tablets, tablets and capsules:
- For the treat of ulcers related to infection with H. pylori :
  - Adults For each dose of this combination of medication:
    - Chew and swallow two tablets of bismuth subsalicylate - 525 mg
    - Swallow one tablet of metronidazole - 250 mg
    - Swallow one capsule of tetracycline - 500 mg
    Be sure to swallow the tablet of metronidazole and the capsule of tetracycline with a full glass - eight ounces of water. This will help prevent irritation of the esophagus - tube between the throat and stomach or stomach.
    Each dose of this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline is taken four times a day, with meals and at bedtime, for fourteen days. Your family doctor will also prescribe for you another drug, a histamine H ₂ -receptor antagonist, which will come with its own directions and must be taken along with this combination of medication
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this combination of medication, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. If you miss more than four doses of this combination of medication, check with your family doctor.

Storage To store this combination of medication:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause these medication to break down.
Keep these medication from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.