Summary
- Main use
- Improvement of gastric and duodenal ulcers and eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- Administer 300mg orally, 4 times a day, as Bismuth Citrate Potassium. Do not consume food or drinks for 30 minutes before and after taking this medication. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- (주)녹십자
Efficacy & effects
Improvement of gastric and duodenal ulcers and eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori
- Gastric ulcers
- duodenal ulcers
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This medication is a treatment method that uses various antibiotics together to eliminate a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori in patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers. This therapy effectively eradicates the bacteria, preventing the recurrence of ulcers and enhancing treatment efficacy. Therefore, it is used for the treatment and prevention of recurrence of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
How to take
Adult dose
Administer 300mg orally, 4 times a day, as Bismuth Citrate Potassium. Do not consume food or drinks for 30 minutes before and after taking this medication. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Precautions
This medication should not be used in patients with kidney function problems. When treatment starts, it is rare to experience pain, nausea, vomiting, or a burning sensation in the stomach. Taking this medication may cause stool to change color or turn black. This is a phenomenon that occurs as the drug changes in the body. Caution is needed when taking this medication with other drugs. In particular, it should not be taken with tetracycline antibiotics, as absorption may be hindered. Additionally, taking antacids may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid taking antacids for 30 minutes before and after taking this medication. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid using this medication as its safety is not assured. During the course of taking this medication, breastfeeding should be avoided, as the drug may pass to the baby through breast milk. It is advisable not to use this medication in children. When taking the liquid form of this medication, the tongue may temporarily change color, but there is no need to worry.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Mild side effects
- Pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- gastric burning
- stool discoloration or black color
- tongue discoloration
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, and it should be kept in a cool place away from direct sunlight or heat.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
Round white film-coated tablets
Package unit
30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 480 tablets/bottle
Questions about this medicine
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