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Is H.Pylori Infection To Be Treated With Multiple Antibiotics?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: Hi,
I undergone Endoscopy last week and was diagnosed with H-Pylori. H Pylori was positive and the Dr prescribed me Pantocid HP kit for 7 days. On day 4 I suffered with diarrhoea (watery and loose motions). The Dr. stopped the antibiotics and gave another medicine to control diarrhoea. Now he asked me to take simple Pantocid 40 mg for 5 weeks (once during the day). While reading about this bacterial infection, I came to know that the same can be treated only with a mixture of 3 to 4 antibiotics so I got confused. Kindly advise what to do ???

Also would like to know that if Endoscopy result shows Stomach erosion is it Ulcer. My other things are Normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Start a new course of antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes H.Pylori has to be treated with multiple antibiotics.
Diarrhea is a known side effect of Pantocid HP.

It is antibiotic induced diarrhea. You can take probiotic supplements along with Pantocid HP. Probiotics will resolve diarrhea while you are on these antibiotics.

Start a new course of Pantocid HP or Sompraz HP.

Erosion is different from ulcer. Erosion is more of a superficial lesion.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 minutes later)

Thanks for the quick revert.

Shall I visit my Dr. again as he has prescribed me to have Pantacid 40 for 4 weeks.

I have very less knowledge of Probiotics. What are these ? Can you suggest one with dosage ?

Finally for how many days I should take Pantocid HP and the Probotics.

Best Regards
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pantocid HP and Sporlac for 2 weks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take pantocid 40 mg for 4 weeks after completing Pantocid HP.

Take Pantocid HP or Sompraz HP for two weeks.
You can take sporlac which is a probiotic twice a day for two weeks.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Sporlac is not available in XXXXXXX Can I take Ozolab DT as its replacement.

And is it safe to have Pantacid hp with acid bacillus

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Names given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sporlac is a good brand. You can inquire in big shops.

If it is not available you can go for other brands like Providac, Gnorm, Bifilac, Vibact etc..

Yes it is safe to take these two together.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar