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Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Infection

Hi, my doctor prescribed clarithromycin 500Mg tablets andMetronidazole 500MG for bacterial infection in stomach, the pharmacist mentioned impressive but it wasn t prescribed, Am l suppose to take all three meds together?how did I get bacteria in stomach?
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Hello ,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

Yes you have to take all the three drugs together.

This stomach bacteria is H. pylori, this bacteria can survive in the acid atmosphere of stomach.

This three drugs kills the bacteria simultaneously.

I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Infection

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Yes you have to take all the three drugs together. This stomach bacteria is H. pylori, this bacteria can survive in the acid atmosphere of stomach. This three drugs kills the bacteria simultaneously. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank