Hi, Good Morning. I Have Helicobacter Pylori And Don't Have

Posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2019

Question: Hi, good morning. I have Helicobacter Pylori and don't have medication. Can you tell me how I can get a prescription and how much does it cost? Please.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
1000 dollars approximately.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details.
Unfortunately no over the counter product is available to treat H. Pylori in USA. Preppac oral kit is which is available in USA costs around 1000 dollars. It's a combination of three medications Amoxicillin Clarytromycin and lansoprazole.
However you can manage to get it from Mexico at less then half the cost or may be even less.
You can get a prescription from any Physician nearby.

Hope I was helpful,
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)

Thank you Doctor. Any diet that could recommend for the next few days to aliviate the discomfort ?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear,
Your welcome,
Some dietary restrictions to be followed are-

- Avoid alcohol or smoking.
- No aerated beverages.
- Take light non spicy easily digestible food vegetarian for few days.
- No Fast food like pizza or burger should be taken.
- Drink a cup of cold milk daily.
- Avoid fatty foods.
Hope I was helpful,
Follow ups are welcome,
Do rate the answer.
Thank you!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj