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Is Consumption Of Milk Safe While On Pantocid Hp And VSL#3?

I am taking Pantocid HP and VSL#3 tablets from last 5 days according to doctor prescription. He has advised to take for 14 days. My questions are 1. Is it ok to take 2 cup of milk everyday during the course. 2. What if the H Pylori is found still after finishing the course.
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
Yes, you can consume milk while on Pantocid HP & VSL#3.

Pantocid HP kit contains Pantoprazole, Amoxycillin, & Clarithromycin. The first one suppresses the stomach acid production & the later two would kill an bacteria H. pylori that is responsible for gastritis & peptic ulcer disease.
These medications are usually effective, safe and promote eradication of the H. pylori infection and also promote the healing of the ulcer.
VSL#3 is a potent 'Probiotic' that delivers the beneficial live bacteria combat the antibiotic associated diarrhea.

1. It's OK to consume milk but see that the Pantocid HP Kit is taken on an empty stomach preferably one hour before the breakfast so as to ensure its adequate absorption from the stomach.
2. If H. pylori is still found after finishing the course of the Kit, it could be due to bacterial resistance to the Kit. In that case you may consult your treating physician for 'Quadruple therapy' which includes addition of Bismuth subasalicylate along with Pantocid HP for 2-4 weeks.
Hope I could answer your query.
Best wishes.
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Is Consumption Of Milk Safe While On Pantocid Hp And VSL#3?

Hi & Welcome. Yes, you can consume milk while on Pantocid HP & VSL#3. Pantocid HP kit contains Pantoprazole, Amoxycillin, & Clarithromycin. The first one suppresses the stomach acid production & the later two would kill an bacteria H. pylori that is responsible for gastritis & peptic ulcer disease. These medications are usually effective, safe and promote eradication of the H. pylori infection and also promote the healing of the ulcer. VSL#3 is a potent Probiotic that delivers the beneficial live bacteria combat the antibiotic associated diarrhea. 1. It s OK to consume milk but see that the Pantocid HP Kit is taken on an empty stomach preferably one hour before the breakfast so as to ensure its adequate absorption from the stomach. 2. If H. pylori is still found after finishing the course of the Kit, it could be due to bacterial resistance to the Kit. In that case you may consult your treating physician for Quadruple therapy which includes addition of Bismuth subasalicylate along with Pantocid HP for 2-4 weeks. Hope I could answer your query. Best wishes.