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metronidazole/subsalicylate/tetracycline (Pylera)
Combines metronidazole, tetracycline, subsalicylate into 1 pill
Indications: treatment of H pylori
Dosage: 3 pills QID along with omeprazole 20 mg BID for 10 days (equivalent to Helidac kit)
General
antibiotic combination
References
- Prescriber's Letter 14(6): 2007
H. Pylori Treatment Regimens
Detail-Document#: 230604
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Components
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, BSS, Kaopectate)
metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel)
tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin, Bristacycline)