What Medication Can I Take For H. Pylori When I Am Allergic To Penicillin?

Posted on Tue, 11 Sep 2018

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Question : I have positive blood test on h.pylori, but in same time i am alergyc on penicilin, amoxcilin (all antibiotic base on penicilin) , so what is rescu option due that there is available only pack amoxcilin plus biaxin
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Clarithromycin, Rifabutin, Levofloxacin

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I understand your concern. There are other quite effective alternative treatment regimens for the eradication of H. Pylori, available for people who are allergic to penicillin (and amoxicillin) such as:
1. Omeprazole, Clarithromycin and Metronidazole for 7 days
2. Ranitidine, Tetracycline and Metronidazole for 7 days
3. Rifabutin, Clarithromycin and omeprazole for 10 days, and
4. Levofloxacin, Clarithromycin and Omeprazole for 10 days.

Please consult with your doctor in order to get a prescription for the treatment that suits you best.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

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